Geoscience in the Field
Subject GEOL90010 (2014)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.
Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2014. |
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Sixty hours. Specific activities will depend upon selected modules, but all will include a field-based mapping component. Total Time Commitment: Not available |
Prerequisites: | None |
Corequisites: | None |
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
Core Participation Requirements: |
It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this with the subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit. |
Contact
Email: kevin.walsh@unimelb.edu.auSubject Overview: |
This subject comprises two short course intensive modules that enable students to develop geological skills through fieldwork. Topics include geological mapping and core logging; field analysis of acid drainage chemistry, piezometer measurement and analysis in porous aquifers, and a range of geophysical techniques, including resistivity and electromagnetics. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
This subject aims to:
Depending upon the specific modules selected, this subject will provide students with the confidence and competence to:
Software;
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Assessment: |
This subject comprises two short-course intensive modules, each equally weighted towards the final grade. The specific assessment details will depend upon the modules selected and students are directed to the outlines for each short-course for further details. Assessment tasks will be completed within the duration of the module, or within two weeks of its conclusion. Tasks required are broadly based upon 4,000 words equivalent for the entire subject, with a one-hour examination or 15 minute oral examination or presentation equivalent to approximately 1,000 words. Thus, a short course module may require, for example, a 15 minute presentation and 1,000 word report, or field reports, maps and cross sections equivalent of 2,000 words. In the case of one short course that may be selected for this subject, the assessment can be described as “Assessment is based on field maps, core logs and cross-sections and a short written report (four page maximum; 90%) to be handed in at the completion of the camp. 10% is based on performance and aptitude in the field including demonstration of field skills (e.g. structural measurements, rock and mineral identification, representation of data on maps), level of independence and approach to problem solving”. |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Recommended Texts: | Texts will vary depending upon choice of modules. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
All modules available to this subject seek to assist students in developing their ability to:
Depending upon which modules are selected, students will have the opportunity to:
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Related Course(s): |
Master of Science (Earth Sciences) |
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Earth Sciences Honours Program - Earth Sciences |
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