Area: | WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11573 (v.2) WASM Structural Geology 211 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | A solid background in the theory, techniques and practice of all aspects of advanced structural analysis of complex rocks and regions. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Had a comprehensive understanding of the content of the syllabus sufficient to complete all practical work and assignments to the satisfaction of the unit coordinator and to achieve a pass mark in any theory examination based on the subject matter. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Ramsay. (1967), Folding and fracturing of rocks. New York, McGraw-Hill. Turner. and Weiss. (1963), Structural analysis of metamorphic techtonites. New York, McGraw-Hill. Ramsay. and Huber. (1987), Modern Structural geology, volume two: folds and fractures. New York, Academic Press. Marshak. and Mitra. (1988), Basic methods of structural geology. New York, Prentice Hall. Phillips. (1971), The use of stereographic projection in structural geology (third edition). New York, Edward Arnold. Ragan. (1973), Structural geology: an introduction to geometrical techniques (second or third edition). New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | Davis, George H. and Reynolds, Stephen J. (1996), Structural geology of rocks and regions (second edition). New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical examination and project work 30%, Theory examination 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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