Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11317 (v.4) WASM Resource Geology 112 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Morphology, classification, evolution and paleontology of the main invertebrate and plant fossil groups. Paleontology in stratigraphy on a world wide basis. The stratigraphic record and stratigraphic nomenclature. Principles of stratigraphic correlation -transgressions and regressions. Stratigraphic principles applied to basin analysis. A review of sedimentary basins in Australia. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus. Sufficiently completed all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit coordinator. Achieved a pass mark in any theory examination based on the subject matter. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Basin report 20%, Examination 65%, Practicals 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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