9770 (v.8) Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping


 

Area:Department of Applied Geology
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:4.0
Lecture:2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Fieldwork:7 x 1 Days Yearly
Prerequisite(s):7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
Syllabus:Introduction to field geological mapping techniques and recording of outcrop information from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Geological mapping in the field, using aerial photographs and appropriate field techniques. Map preperation and report writing. Maintaining field notebooks. Field safety. Field camp organisation.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have - Proficiency in techniques used in feild geological mapping and preperation of geological maps.
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: No prescribed references.
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Field - based assignments 80%, laboratory - based assignments 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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