geo1es earth science
EARTH SCIENCE
GEO1ES
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to important earth science theories and the evidence for them, and to the formation and alteration of minerals, rocks and landscapes. It also considers the history of life on Earth and the interaction of humans with geological processes. GEO1ES Earth Science is available for study by students in all disciplines across the university, and will provide students with foundation geoscience knowledge and skills that are applicable across varying areas of future employment.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatherine Legge
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartin Fussell
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Field Trip
One 3.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Examination - Principles of Geology | 40 | |
| one written assignment (750 words) | 20 | |
| two laboratory reports | 20 | |
| two practical tests | 20 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatherine Legge
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Examination - Principles of Geology | 40 | |
| one written assignment (750 words) | 20 | |
| two laboratory reports | 20 | |
| two practical tests | 20 |