303491 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science), Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)
BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 038837G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
4 Years
Introduction
This four-year double degree program combines studies in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and Applied Geology. It develops graduates with unique capabilities to obtain employment in the resource development or environmental management industries including mining and mineral exploration, ore body assessment and management, environmental management, as well as other employment areas related to GIScience and geology. Resource development and environmental management increasingly rely upon the understanding and modelling of large quantities of two and three-dimensional data of surface and sub-surface features. Because underground features such as ore bodies, groundwater zones and pollution plumes are hidden deep in the ground, computer visualisation and analysis approaches are important in assisting decision making processes. As a result, this course provides a thorough knowledge of geological principles combined with the information technology and GIScience skills related to data analysis and modelling. A double degree program in GIScience and a Bachelor of Social Science (Geography) is also available. A separate entry for this double degree is included in this handbook.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
One TEE Mathematics subject. or at least Mathematics 2C/2D Mathematics 3C/3D desirable.
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and Q. STAT applicants will be required to meet entry requirements by completing enabling units. This study may extend the duration of the course.
Note
Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
The course is four years' full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Course Organisation
Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the Applied Geology component are eligible for membership to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia. Graduates may also obtain membership to the Spatial Sciences Institute.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Further Information
See www.spatial.curtin.edu.au. Contact the Department of Spatial Sciences on (08) 9266 7566 or email spatial@curtin.edu.au. See also Geographic Information Science, Surveying and Mine and Engineering Surveying.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 301995 | v.5 | Communication Skills 116 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 305639 | v.1 | Mathematics 135 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7031 | v.5 | Geology 101 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7726 | v.4 | Chemistry 187 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7079 | v.5 | Chemistry 142 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 8920 | v.5 | Cartographic Statistics 181 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10223 | v.3 | Chemistry 184 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7080 | v.4 | Chemistry 144 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302531 | v.1 | Computer Aided Mapping 182 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 311054 | v.1 | Mathematics 146 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4536 | v.5 | Geographic Information Systems 181 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7032 | v.5 | Geology 102 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 302318 | v.1 | Spatial Computations 181 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312244 | v.1 | Mineralogy and Geochemistry 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312247 | v.1 | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7073 | v.7 | Thematic Cartography 281 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10424 | v.2 | Coordinate and Mapping Systems 282 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12449 | v.3 | Geographic Data Analysis 182 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312242 | v.1 | Evolving Earth Systems and Palaeontology 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312248 | v.1 | Igneous Petrology 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11711 | v.4 | Spatial Analysis 281 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310045 | v.3 | Web Mapping 381 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9768 | v.8 | Structural Geology 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9770 | v.9 | Field Geology Techniques 291 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12037 | v.4 | Spatial Database Systems 282 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302527 | v.1 | Spatial Modelling 382 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8015 | v.8 | Metamorphic Petrology 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9776 | v.9 | Geological Field Mapping 292 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 10423 | v.5 | Remote Sensing and Image Processing 381 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10722 | v.4 | Geographic Information Systems Management 381 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10721 | v.4 | Spatial Data Handling 382 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311370 | v.1 | Spatial Sciences Project 494 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11916 | v.3 | Basin Analysis and Energy Resources 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305358 | v.2 | Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9780 | v.6 | Field Mapping of Sedimentary Basins 391 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9782 | v.7 | Ore Deposits 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11917 | v.3 | Tectonics and the Dynamic Earth 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312253 | v.1 | Regolith Geology and Mineral Exploration 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3496 | v.8 | Environmental Geoscience 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9784 | v.6 | Geology Mapping Project 392 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
