Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

177299 v.5 Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)


BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003875B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

This course provides a range of opportunities in exploration/applied geology environmental geology, and hydrogeology/engineering geology. Graduates typically find employment in Australian and overseas industries involved in mineral and petroleum exploration, groundwater exploration, environmental management and energy resource development programs.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.TEE mathematics is desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and V and Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The first year of the course is multidisciplinary in approach and involves the study of materials and processes essential for the development of geological concepts, as well as the role of measurement in geology and mapping. The areas of study include crystallography, mineralogy, petrology, palaeontology and structural geology. Relevant aspects of chemistry, physics, mathematics and computing are studied as well as an English unit to improve oral and written communication skills. In subsequent years, processes and results are studied in sedimentology, stratigraphy, historical geology, tectonophysics, geodynamics, petrogenesis, ore genesis and geomorphology. Advanced techniques in geological measurement and mapping include geostatistics, surveying, geology and field geology. Economic and resource aspects of geology are covered in the study of engineering geology, energy resources, marine and environmental geology, hydrogeology, and exploration geochemistry and geophysics. There are two field camps in each of second and third year. The camps in third year are of 16 days duration and are usually conducted in May and September. There are three third year streams: exploration/applied geology, environmental geology and hydrogeology/engineering geology.

Professional Recognition

The Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia accept graduates for membership. The degree has been accredited by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students are required to pay for their own food while on field camps.

Special Note

The Environmental Geology Stream and the Hydrogeology/Engineering Geology Stream are not available each year and are dependent on sufficient numbers. Please contact the head, Applied Geology for permission to undertake one of these streams.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
1626 v.4   Chemistry 143 6.0 25.0
301995 v.5   Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5
306114 v.2   Geology 103 - Evolving Earth Systems 2.5 12.5
7031 v.5 * Geology 101 6.0 25.0
7054 v.5   Physics 113 5.0 12.5
7056 v.5   Mathematics 111 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
11317 v.4   WASM Resource Geology 112 3.0 12.5
302445 v.2   Geology 108 4.5 25.0
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
7032 v.5 * Geology 102 6.0 25.0
7080 v.4   Chemistry 144 3.0 12.5
7390 v.5   Physics 114 4.5 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
11912 v.2   Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy 3.0 12.5
302455 v.2   Geophysics 245 - Introduction to Mineral Methods 3.0 12.5
9767 v.7   Geology 205 - Sedimentology 3.0 12.5
9768 v.7   Geology 207 - Structural Geology 5.0 25.0
9770 v.8 * Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping 5.0 25.0
9771 v.7   Geology 201 - Mineralogy 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
11913 v.2   Geology 214 - Geochemistry 3.0 12.5
11914 v.3   Geophysics 246 - Introducution to Oil and Gas Methods 3.0 12.5
1692 v.6   Geographic Information Systems 212 3.0 12.5
8015 v.7   Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 5.0 25.0
9776 v.8 * Geology 292 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 25.0
9791 v.7   Geology 208 - Remote Sensing 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 3
305349 v.1   Exploration/Applied Geology Stream   200.0
  OR  
305350 v.1   Environmental Geology Stream   200.0
  OR  
305353 v.1   Hydrogeology/Engineering Geology Stream   200.0
  200.0
# These streams are not available each year, only available with permission from the Head, Applied Geology
* Field trips form an essential part of these units and attendance is compulsory
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2007 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Miri Sarawak Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



Curtin Search Curtin Site Index