Overview
Earth Scientists study the nature and evolution of the structure of our planet, covering everything from natural crystals and fossils to the powerful forces that drive earthquakes and volcanoes and move continents across the globe. Almost everything we do involves the Earth in some way. Tuition covers environmental geology, geochemistry, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recognise common Earth materials (minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, volcanic ejecta and sediments) and structures and place basic geologic observations (e.g. rock type, structure, seismicity, and volcanism) to their tectonic setting.
2.
Explain the major features in the solid Earth (crust, mantle and core).
3.
Describe the broad attributes, structures (faults, folds, fabrics), interactions and processes relevant to Earth Science (e.g. magma generation and evolution, sedimentation and erosion, deformation, metamorphism and landscape evolution).
4.
Access, evaluate and apply current literature, theories and practices regarding the evolution of life and the development of the physical environment in deep time and how Earth scientists construct the geological time scale.
5.
Interpret a geologic map, collect and synthesize field observations of Earth materials and structures, and formulate and test hypotheses to explain these observations.
6.
Recognise, apply and appreciate the role of modern analytical and exploratory techniques in various Earth Science endeavours, including relevant techniques of geochemistry, geophysics, remote sensing, GIS and geo-statistics.
7.
Use laboratory techniques and approaches to generate meaningful data and use maps, geologic cross-sections, stratigraphic columns and mapping tools to evaluate the geologic history of a region, and interpret structure and tectonic setting.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 84 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives6 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
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