Overview

This course investigates the Earth's environment from a scientific perspective. In particular, it considers evidence throughout Earth's history to inform important environmental processes today. Topics considered include natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, megadroughts and tsunami. Mass extinctions are investigated, from dinosaurs to the modern day. The geology of Sydney … For more content click the Read More button below. The lecture topics are complemented by practical and field-based learning in the local area.

Course Attributes

Introductory Course

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Course Outline

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Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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