Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

11574 (v.3) WASM Geological Mapping 211

Area:

 WASM Mining Geology Teaching Area

Credits:

 25.0

Contact Hours:

 5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Practical:

 1 x 3.5 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

 11317 (v.4) WASM Resource Geology 112 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

 Field mapping, equipment, positioning and recording. Dip and strike determination. Section measurement. Map interpretation exercises. Concepts of photogeology and remote sensing. Elementary photogrammetry, geological interpretation of aerial photographs,and production of geological maps from such photographs. Application of data sensed from satellites. Field mapping exercise involving a local area of approximately two square kilometres with comparatively simple geology. The map is to be submitted by thelast day of the semester in which the work is undertaken.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

 031103 Mapping Science

Funding Cluster:

 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

 Supplemental
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark

Availability
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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