Online Courses Handbook 2003

302454 v.2 Master of Applied Geology

Introduction
This course is designed to provide specialist training to professional geoscientists complementing existing postgraduate courses within the Department. The flexible delivery of this course and opportunities for collaborative project work with sponsor companies facilitate better access for practising geoscientists.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An appropriate science degree, and four years of approved professional practice.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of three semesters full-time duration or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation
The course is structured around a modular approach and each unit takes two weeks of intensive lectures and laboratory work. Areas of study include pertroleum geology, mineral resources, hydrogeology, and related fields by negotiation.

Professional Recognition
Graduates from this program meet the academic requirements for graduate membership of The Geological Society of Australia, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA), and the Australian Institute ofGeosciences.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

5587 v.5 # Geology 591 8.0 50.0

5588 v.6 # Geology 592 3.0 25.0

5589 v.6 # Geology 593 4.0 25.0

5940 v.4 # Geological Remote Sensing 501 2.0 12.5

5952 v.3 # Geology 501 2.0 12.5

5954 v.3 # Geology 502 2.0 12.5

5958 v.3 # Geology 504 2.0 12.5

5960 v.3 # Geology 505 4.0 25.0

5962 v.4 # Geology 506 4.0 25.0

5964 v.4 # Geology 507 4.0 25.0

5966 v.4 # Geology 508 4.0 25.0

5985 v.3 * Geology Project Fieldwork 501 4.0 25.0

6387 v.5 # Energy Resources 501 2.0 12.5

6415 v.4 # Engineering Geology 504 2.0 12.5

6416 v.4 # Environmental Geology 503 2.0 12.5

6417 v.5 # Geological Oceanography 502 2.0 12.5

6419 v.5 # Photogeology 502 2.0 12.5

6783 v.3 * Geology Project 601 4.0 25.0

6784 v.3 * Geology Project 602 4.0 25.0

6785 v.3 * Geology Project 603 8.0 50.0

6786 v.3 * Geology Project 604 8.0 50.0

303962 v.2 # Geology 509 - Special Topics 4.0 25.0

303963 v.2 # Geology 510 - Special Topics 4.0 25.0

303964 v.2 # Geology 513 - Special Topics 4.0 25.0

# These units are a sample of the specialist units which can be undertaken.

* Project units to be undertaken.