Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering
GEO1ERS, 2012
| Subject Code: | GEO1ERS |
| Subject Short Title: | EARTH STRUCTURE, RESOURCES AND HISTORY OF LIFE |
| Credit Points: | 15 |
| Subject Description: | Earth Structure, Resources and History of Life is an introductory earth science subject that establishes foundation concepts, knowledge and skills which will enable students to continue studies in the discipline or apply earth science principles within other disciplines and future employment. The subject content includes the study of processes causing deformation of Earth's crust and consequent structural changes in rocks. The study of Earth's resources examines the occurrence and formation of the resources of ore deposits, fossil fuels and groundwater. The history of life on Earth examines concepts of time and the factors affecting the evolution of plants and animals, including climate change and other catastrophes. Practical experience is directed at developing skills in the interpretation of regional rock structures, the interpretation of geological maps, and the study of fossils and stratigraphy. |
| Class Requirements: | three 1-hour lectures, one 3-hour practical a week and one one-day field excursion. AW only: one 1-hour tutorial per week and 1-2 additional excursions. |
| Work Experience Indicator: | Student is not undertaking work experience in industry |
| Available to 'Study Abroad' students: | Y |
Assessment:
| Assessment Type | % | Comments |
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| AW and BU: one 2-hour theory examination | 40 | |
| AW and BU: 1.5-hour practical examination | 20 | |
| AW and BU: laboratory and excursion reports | 20 | |
| BU: one written assignment | 15 | |
| AW: one written assignment | 15 | |
| BU: three short tests | 5 | |
Readings:
| Reading Type | Title | Author | Publisher |
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| Prescribed | Geology of Australia | Johnson, D 2004 | CUP, Cambridge |
| Recommended | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | La Trobe University 2012 |
| Recommended | Essentials of geology, | Marshak, S 2007 | W.W. Norton, New York |
Subject Coordinator: Dr John Webb
| Subject Availability |
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| BUNDOORA |
| Semester 2, Day. Dr John Webb |
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