11378 (v.3) Geological Systems 102

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to the basic concepts of geology, general structure of the Earth, nature of the crust. Principles of stratigraphy and sedimentology. Weathering and erosion, formation of soils. Palaeontology. Hydrogeology, ground water quality and movement. Plate tectonics, minerals and formation of rocks.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Understood the sedimentary rock cycle. explained the distribution of global sesmic and volcanic activity in terms of current plate tectonic theory. Identified 10 common rock forming minerals. Discussed the origin of, classify, and name, common igneous rocks. Discussed the origin of, classify, and name, common metaphoric rocks. Collected, collated and analysed field data. Written and presented a geological field report. Described, classified and named autochthonous and allochthonous sedimentary rocks. Identified and named a number of common soil types. Defined and described a number of different types of ore bodies, the techniques employed to find such bodies and extraction methods used to mine the ore.

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Unit References:

Bell, P. and Wright, D., (1994). Field guide: Rocks and Minerals, London: Chancellor Press. Clark, L.F. and Cook, B.J., (1983), Perspectives of the Earth, A.C.T.: Australian Academy of Science. Selley, R.C., (1988). Applied Sedimentology, Great Britain: Academic Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescibed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Field Reports 40%, Laboratory Work 20%, Test 40%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.

Field of Education:

10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Categorised

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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