Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to palaeontology and stratigraphic principles. Rock deformation and metamorphism. Ore deposits. Laboratory and field study of fossils, metamorphic rocks, minerals and ores. Interpretation of 3D geological structures. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Understanding of the fossilization process. Familiarity with the taxonomy and evolutionary development of the major fossil groups. Understanding of basic stratigraphic principles and methods. Knowledge of the various ways in which rocks of the earth'scrust undergo deformation and metamorphism. Practice in the use of block diagrams and cross-sections to represent rock structures in 3D. Proficiency in hand-specimen identification, description and classification of metamorphic rocks and minerals. Proficiency in the use of compass and clinometer to measure and record planar and linear rock structures in the field. Understanding of the processes leading to the formation of economic ore deposits. |
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: | Laboratory Manual for First Year Geology (Geology 101 and 102), Department of Applied Geology, Curtin University of Technology. Doyle, P. (1996) Understanding Fossils - An Introduction to Invertebrate Palaeontology, John Wiley and Sons Ltd McNamara, K. and Long, J. (1998) The Evolution Revolution, John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
Unit Texts: | Marshak, S. (2001)Earth: Portrait of a Planet, 1st ed, W.W. Norton and Co. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 15%. Fieldwork reports 20%. Laboratory tests 30%. Theory examination 35%. 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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 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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