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303948 (v.2) Geology 393 - Geological Field Mapping


 

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

11.5

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

1 x 15 Days Quarterly

Syllabus:

A field camp of approximately two weeks to map sedimentary rocks in a selected basin. Independent mapping of an assigned unit.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course students will have - Developed practical skills in geological mapping through supervised mapping fieldwork.

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:

Reference list available from Coordinator.

Unit Texts:

Tucker M.E., (1998), The Field Description of Sedimentary Rocks.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Field skills 40%. Geological mapping 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

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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