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
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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. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Proficiency in techniques used in feild geological mapping and preperation of geological maps. |
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: | Field - based assignments 80%, laboratory - based assignments 20%. 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 1 | 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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