STRU-APPGL v.1 Applied Geology Stream (BSc AppGeol)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This stream comprehensively covers the breadth of applied geosciences including mineral and petroleum exploration and extraction techniques, groundwater resources and environmental geosciences.
Career Opportunities
Those completing this stream will be prepared for direct employment in the mineral exploration, mining, petroleum, groundwater and environmental industry or entry into an honours degree in geology.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Duration and Availability
The stream is one year full time or equivalent part-time. The Applied Geology stream is only available at Bentley campus.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| GEOL3000 | v.1 | Basin Analysis and Energy Resources | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOL3003 | v.1 | Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOL3010 | v.1 | Ore Deposits | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOL3009 | v.1 * | Field Mapping of Sedimentary Basins | 2.5 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| GEOL3001 | v.1 | Tectonics and the Dynamic Earth | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOL3008 | v.1 | Environmental Geoscience | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOL3005 | v.1 | Regolith Geology and Mineral Exploration | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOL3011 | v.1 | Geology Mapping Project | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
* Field trips form an essential part of these units and attendance is compulsory.
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