Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 120.0 |
Fieldwork: | 1 x 16 Days Quarterly |
Prerequisite(s): | 9767 (v.7) Geology 205 - Sedimentology or any previous version
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9776 (v.8) Geology 292 - Geological Field Mapping or any previous version
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Syllabus: | A field camp of approximately two weeks to map sedimentary rocks, measure sections and study sequences in a selected basin. Students map an area or areas under staff supervision and receive advanced training in sedimentary basin mapping. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Become able to map sedimentary sequences at a variety of scales. Log and interpret sedimentary sections. |
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: | Reference list available from Coordinator |
Unit Texts: | Tucker M., (1998), The field description of sedimentary rocks. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Field Performance 40%, Reports and Marks 60%. 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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