10102 (v.3) Geology 106 - Environmental Geoscience

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

1 x 1 Days Quarterly

Syllabus:

Geological hazards presented by volcanoes and earthquakes - Coastal processes. Soil erosion and desertification - Salinity. Metal and nutrient pollution. Geochemistry and health. Environmental effects of mining and energy production. Mine rehabilitation. Climate change, the global atmosphere - ozone, the greenhouse effect, local air pollution and acid rain.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - the ability to view current major environmental issues from the perspective of an earth scientist. Become aware of the vital role played by geologists and geochemists in managing the environment.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Bell F.G., (1998), Environmental Geology - Principles and practice, Blackwell Science.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Class tests 15%, Feildtrip report 20%, Theory examination 65%.This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y