306114 (v.2) Geology 103 - Evolving Earth Systems

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The interplay between physical, biological and geological processes has influenced Earth Systems and evolution for over four billion yeas. Examination of the key processes and outcomes of significance to Earth, life and environmental scientists, and to others needing to understand the way the Earth and the life upon it have interacted.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, students will have - A broad perspective of the evolution of the Earth and it's biota over the last four billion years. An understanding of the current and future environmental changes occurring on the Earth. An understanding of the natural processes of biotic evolution and physical changes that have occurred in the geological past.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

McNamara, K.J. and Long , J.A. (1998). The Evolution Revolution. Wiley, Chichester.

Unit Texts:

Liebes. S., Sahtouris E., and Swimme, B. (1998). A Walk Through Time: From Stardust to Us. Wiley and Sons.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 60%, Exam 40%. This is a grade/mark assessement.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y