PHY 103 Final Project Guidelines and RubricOverviewThe final .docxmattjtoni51554
PHY 103: Final Project Guidelines and RubricOverview
The final project for this course is the creation of a preliminary report of environmental findings.
The final project encompasses several Earth science processes that form the foundation of geosciences work—from understanding how human activities change a landscape to mitigating potential natural hazards to addressing the impacts of weather and climate. Students apply geologic science in a practical manner. For example, as a spatial analysis technician uses knowledge of water drainage, underlying geology, soils, and weather components to design and place roads, houses, power lines, and drainage systems in a new neighborhood, you will draw on the knowledge gained in this course to create the final project.
Understanding Earth system processes is critical for projects such as bridge design, soil or water contamination studies, analyzing climate change, and developing policies that safeguard both humans and their environment.
For this assessment, you will apply the Earth systems information learned throughout the course by assuming the role of an intern at an environmental consulting firm. You will be charged with conducting basic background research for an environmental report the company is preparing for a client in relation to the development of a subdivision. The supervisor has asked you to prepare a preliminary report that the firm can eventually incorporate into its report to communicate the findings to the client. The report should cover the basic geomorphology and climate for the area and highlight what these factors suggest for the planned subdivision in broad terms, using the provided documents—the geological cross section, topographical maps, historical data on volcanos and earthquakes, regional weather information, and stream discharge data. (Note that the location in this scenario is fictitious, although the landscape includes elements of the real world, and weather and climate data are representative of the region.)
The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Six. The final submission will be in Module Seven.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
· Draw basic connections between the Earth’s spheres for their implications on human activities
· Utilize basic geoscience information and data in determining how environmental settings are shaped by landform processes
· Connect key lithospheric processes to the theory of plate tectonics for determining the potential for natural hazards
· Analyze local weather patterns by summarizing how fundamental atmospheric processes create resultant weather and climate
Prompt
Imagine you are an intern working for an environmental consulting firm. One of the firm’s clients is considering building a subdivision .
PHY 103 Final Project Guidelines and RubricOverviewThe final .docxmattjtoni51554
PHY 103: Final Project Guidelines and RubricOverview
The final project for this course is the creation of a preliminary report of environmental findings.
The final project encompasses several Earth science processes that form the foundation of geosciences work—from understanding how human activities change a landscape to mitigating potential natural hazards to addressing the impacts of weather and climate. Students apply geologic science in a practical manner. For example, as a spatial analysis technician uses knowledge of water drainage, underlying geology, soils, and weather components to design and place roads, houses, power lines, and drainage systems in a new neighborhood, you will draw on the knowledge gained in this course to create the final project.
Understanding Earth system processes is critical for projects such as bridge design, soil or water contamination studies, analyzing climate change, and developing policies that safeguard both humans and their environment.
For this assessment, you will apply the Earth systems information learned throughout the course by assuming the role of an intern at an environmental consulting firm. You will be charged with conducting basic background research for an environmental report the company is preparing for a client in relation to the development of a subdivision. The supervisor has asked you to prepare a preliminary report that the firm can eventually incorporate into its report to communicate the findings to the client. The report should cover the basic geomorphology and climate for the area and highlight what these factors suggest for the planned subdivision in broad terms, using the provided documents—the geological cross section, topographical maps, historical data on volcanos and earthquakes, regional weather information, and stream discharge data. (Note that the location in this scenario is fictitious, although the landscape includes elements of the real world, and weather and climate data are representative of the region.)
The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Six. The final submission will be in Module Seven.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
· Draw basic connections between the Earth’s spheres for their implications on human activities
· Utilize basic geoscience information and data in determining how environmental settings are shaped by landform processes
· Connect key lithospheric processes to the theory of plate tectonics for determining the potential for natural hazards
· Analyze local weather patterns by summarizing how fundamental atmospheric processes create resultant weather and climate
Prompt
Imagine you are an intern working for an environmental consulting firm. One of the firm’s clients is considering building a subdivision .
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