Categorizing student performance levels
GEOLM037_GG23 Deep Earth & Planetary Modelling
Excellent is the performance expected of students gaining a First class honours (MSci) or Distinction
(MSc). Typical is the performance currently expected of students at the Lower/Upper Second class
boundary (MSci) or 60% (MSc). Threshold is the minimum performance currently required to gain an
honours degree (MSci) or masters degree (MSc).
Definitions
Intellectual
skills knowledge and
understanding
Practical skills
Communicatio
n skills
Numeracy and
C & IT skills
Excellent
performance
Highly developed
ability to critically
evaluate and
integrate all
components of deep
earth and planetary
modelling.
Ability to interpret
and integrate core
components of the
course with flair and
confidence.
Ability to write
critically, efficiently
and effectively and
give an impressive
oral presentation.
Highly developed
ability to solve
analytical and
numerical problems
in deep earth and
planetary modelling
Typical
performance
Ability to critically
evaluate and
integrate
components of
deep earth and
planetary
modelling.
Ability to interpret
and integrate core
components of the
course in a logical
manner.
Ability to write
efficiently and
effectively and give
a good oral
presentation.
Ability to solve
analytical and
numerical
problems in deep
earth and planetary
modelling
Threshold
performance
Basic ability to
critically evaluate core
components of deep
earth and planetary
modelling.
Basic ability to interpret
and integrate core
components of the
course.
Ability to write
effectively and give a
satisfactory oral
presentation.
Ability to solve
analytical and
numerical problems in
deep earth and
planetary modelling
with guidance.