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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 60%, Exam 40%. This is a grade/mark assessement. |
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: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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