Geology of Southeast Australia

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Topics to be covered include:

• reconstruction of the geological architecture and the geological history of southeast Victoria;

• field identification of geological relationships between rock units, including the nature of volcanic eruptions;

• examination of the Ordovician shale, Permian tillite, Cretaceous and sandstone and Tertiary limestone-deposits; characterisation of the age and environment of these units;

• introduction to the techniques that are used to evaluate the geomorphic evolution and neotectonics of southeast Australia.

At the end of this subject, students should have the skills to:

• identify, describe and evaluate simple geological histories in the field; and

• read and construct geological cross sections.

A written report of up to 2000 words due at the end of the subject (60%); assessment of field exercises during the subject (40%).

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

Special Requirements: Geological hammer, hand lens and magnet. Students should consult the Earth Sciences web site for dates, charges for excursions, accommodation and food and other information including safety requirements.