Online Courses Handbook 2003

303491 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science), Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)

Introduction
This double degree provides students with an integrated education in exploration and applied geology, and geographic information science (GIScience) encompassing relevant areas of applied computing for the analysis of spatial information. It develops graduates with unique capabilities to obtain employment in the resource development and environmental management industries. Resource exploration and management increasingly relies upon understanding and modelling of large quantities of two and three dimensional data of surface and sub-surface features. This course provides a thorough knowledge of geological principles combined with information technology skills and a knowledge and understanding of data analysis and modelling appropriate to the management of spatial information. 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
Applicable Mathematics. Students without this subject may be required to pass an approved bridging unit.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and Q.

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 of four years full-time duration and is also available on a part-time basis.

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 of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia. The GIScience component has received Level 1 accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates are immediately eligible for associate membership, with full-membership following four years professional practice. Graduates may also obtain membership of the Australasian Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (AURISA) and the Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia (MSIA).

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

1626 v.4 Chemistry 143 5.0 25.0

4579 v.2 Mathematics 181 5.0 25.0

7031 v.5 Geology 101 6.0 25.0

8920 v.5 Cartographic Statistics 181 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10102 v.3 Geology 106 - Environmental Geoscience 3.0 12.5

301995 v.3 Introduction to Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5

4536 v.5 Geographic Information Systems 181 5.0 25.0

4585 v.2 Mathematics 182 5.0 25.0

7032 v.5 Geology 102 6.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10422 v.2 Photogrammetric Mapping 281 5.0 25.0

302318 v.1 Spatial Computations 181 5.0 25.0

7073 v.7 Thematic Cartography 281 5.0 25.0

9767 v.7 Geology 205 - Sedimentology 3.0 12.5

9771 v.7 Geology 201 - Mineralogy 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11913 v.2 Geology 214 - Geochemistry 3.0 12.5

12449 v.3 Geographic Data Analysis 182 5.0 25.0

302319 v.1 Spatial Computations 182 5.0 25.0

8015 v.7 Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 5.0 25.0

9791 v.7 Geology 208 - Remote Sensing 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11711 v.4 Spatial Analysis 281 5.0 25.0

8933 v.9 Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0

9768 v.7 Geology 207 - Structural Geology 5.0 25.0

9770 v.8 Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12037 v.3 Spatial Database Systems 382 5.0 25.0

302527 v.1 Spatial Modelling 382 5.0 25.0

3496 v.6 Geology 312 - Environmental Geology 5.0 25.0

9776 v.8 Geology 292 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

10497 v.3 GIS Project 394 5.0 25.0

10722 v.3 GIS Management 381 5.0 25.0

11912 v.2 Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy 3.0 12.5

11915 v.2 Geology 311 - Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology 3.0 12.5

OR

303948 v.2 Geology 393 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 12.5

302451 v.2 Geology 307 - Geodynamics 3.0 12.5

9779 v.6 Geology 309 - Fossil Fuels 3.0 12.5

OR

303947 v.2 Geology 353 - Sedimentology 4.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10423 v.2 Digital Remote Sensing 282 5.0 25.0

10721 v.4 Spatial Data Handling 382 5.0 25.0

11919 v.2 Geology 314 - Regolith Exploration 3.0 12.5

303952 v.2 Geology 394 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 12.5

9782 v.6 Geology 306 - Ore Deposits 5.0 25.0

100.0