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307156 v.1 Applied Geology Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)



Introduction

This double degree major 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 Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
7031 v.5   Geology 101 6.0 25.0
7056 v.5   Mathematics 111 3.0 12.5
7079 v.5   Chemistry 142 4.0 12.5
  50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
7032 v.5   Geology 102 6.0 25.0
7080 v.4   Chemistry 144 3.0 12.5
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
9767 v.7   Geology 205 - Sedimentology 3.0 12.5
9768 v.7   Geology 207 - Structural Geology 5.0 25.0
9771 v.7   Geology 201 - Mineralogy 3.0 12.5
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
11913 v.2   Geology 214 - Geochemistry 3.0 12.5
305544 v.2   Geology 218 - Photogeology and Remote Sensing 4.0 12.5
8015 v.7   Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 5.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
11912 v.2   Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy 3.0 12.5
1692 v.6   Geographic Information Systems 212 3.0 12.5
      OR    
8162 v.6   Geophysics 241 2.0 12.5
9770 v.8   Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
3496 v.6   Geology 312 - Environmental Geology 5.0 25.0
9776 v.8   Geology 292 - Geological Field Mapping 4.75 25.0
  50.0

Year 4 Semester 1

   
11915 v.2   Geology 311 - Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology 3.0 12.5
303947 v.2   Geology 353 - Sedimentology 4.0 12.5
303948 v.2   Geology 393 - Geological Field Mapping 11.5 12.5
9778 v.5   Geology 301 - Petrogenesis 3.0 12.5
  50.0

Year 4 Semester 2

   
11919 v.2   Geology 314 - Regolith Exploration 3.0 12.5
303952 v.2   Geology 394 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 12.5
9782 v.6   Geology 306 - Ore Deposits 5.0 25.0
  50.0
           

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