9784 (v.5) Geology 392 - Geological Field Mapping

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

105.0

Fieldwork:

1 x 14 Days Quarterly

Prerequisite(s):

9780 (v.5) Geology 391 - Geological Field Mapping or any previous version
AND
302451 (v.2) Geology 307 - Geodynamics or any previous version

Syllabus:

A field camp of approximately two weeks duration, plus travelling time, the location of which varies from year to year. Students undertake independent mapping of an assigned area, and receive advanced training in structural and lithological mapping techniques and in the compilation of a geological map and report.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Organise and manage a field mapping project so that a selected area can be mapped at a suitable scale within the time available. Identify, describe and interpret different rock units and geological structures in the field. Produce a geological map and cross section. Prepare a concise report that summarises the mapping results and interprets field data in terms of a geological history.

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:

Barnes J.W., (1995), Basic Geological Mapping, 3rd ed., Geological Society of London Handbook Series, John Wiley and Sons. Fry N., (1984), The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks, Geological Society of London Handbook Series, John Wiley and Sons. McClay K.R., (1987), The Mapping of Geological Structures, Geological Society of London Handbook Series, John Wiley and Sons. Thorpe R.S. and Brown G.C., (1985), The Field Description of Igneous Rocks, Geological Society of London Handbook Series, John Wiley and Sons. Tucker M.E., (1996), Sedimentary Rocks in the Field, 2nd ed., Geological Society of London Handbook Series, John Wiley and Sons.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assessment during field camp 30%, Field notebook 5%, Geological map and cross section 35%, Oral Presentation 5%, Report 25%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

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