Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 4946 (v.3) Geophysics 211 or any previous version
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7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
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7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version
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8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
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12524 (v.2) Geophysics 214 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | A study of the major physical properties of the planetary earth, and the modern theories of its tectonic development and history. Topics include earthquake seismology, the geomagnetic field and palaeomagnetism, geochronology and plate tectonics. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A basic understanding of global processes. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Occasional pop quizzes 20%, Written Assignments 80%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10705 Geophysics | 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 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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