193307 v.4 Postgraduate Diploma in Geophysics
PGradDipGeophys(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 042208C
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This award is a specialist program in advanced geophysical exploration. It is offered to professional geophysicists and geophysics graduates, who wish to extend their knowledge in advanced techniques through a formal course of study. Graduates of this course may also continue on to the Masters and PhD awards. Field work, laboratory based workshops and projects provide the opportunities to develop data acquisition, processing and interpretational skills.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Bachelors degree in geophysics or a Graduate Diploma in Geophysics.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning in the course may be granted where candidates possess particular work experience or qualifications deemed to be relevant and appropriate. However, such students may be required to undertake 'refresher' background studies as part of their course work. Such background studies may be similar to those offered in the Graduate Diploma course.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or two years part-time study.
Course Organisation
The course structure is comprised of the following - Advanced Studies in Geophysics: one to four full units, Advanced Geophysics Workshop/Project: two to six full units, Background Studies - maximum of two full units, Electives - maximum of three full units (in consultation with the Course Coordinator). A compulsory dissertation unit is chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator or Head of Department. The optional units listed are only an example of units that can be taken. Other units are available following consultation with the Course Coordinator or Head of Department.
Professional Recognition
The Commonwealth Public Service Board accepts the Postgraduate Diploma in Geophysics as satisfying it's requirements for appointment as a professional geophysicists. A degree in geophysics satisfies the academic requirements for membership of The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (USA) and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 200.0 | ||||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 5554 | v.5 | Geophysics Workshop 520 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5562 | v.5 | Geophysics Workshop 521 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5563 | v.5 | Geophysics Workshop 522 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5564 | v.5 | Geophysics Workshop 523 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10309 | v.2 | Geophysics 561 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10310 | v.2 | Geophysics 562 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10311 | v.2 | Geophysics 563 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10312 | v.2 | Geophysics 564 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10313 | v.2 | Geophysics 565 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10342 | v.3 | Geophysics Project 544 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10343 | v.3 | Geophysics Project 545 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10344 | v.3 | Geophysics Project 546 | 12.0 | 75.0 | |
| 10345 | v.3 | Geophysics Project 548 | 16.0 | 100.0 | |
| 10352 | v.2 | Geophysics Project 540 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10353 | v.2 | Geophysics Project 541 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10354 | v.2 | Geophysics Project 542 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10355 | v.2 | Geophysics Project 543 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305054 | v.1 | Geophysics 566 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305056 | v.1 | Geophysics 568 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305057 | v.1 | Geophysics 569 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: October 20, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J