Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering
GEO1PRO, 2010
| Subject Code: | GEO1PRO |
| Subject Short Title: | PROCESSES THAT SHAPE THE EARTH |
| Credit Points: | 15 |
| Subject Description: | In this unit students are introduced to the study of planet Earth, its origin and evolution, its composition and the processes that have shaped it. After describing the planets of the solar system, the structure of the Earth, metamorphism and the composition of the Earth's crust are covered, particularly the different types of minerals and rocks that are present. Then the surface processes of volcanism, erosion and deposition that shape the landscape are described, including the landforms and sediments produced in the various environments across the Earth's surface. The practical course focusses on mineral and rock identification. |
| Class Requirements: | three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical period a week and a one day field excursion (weekend). Attendance at the practical classes and field excursion is essential and compulsory. The field excursion visits sites of particular geological interest and transport is provided. |
| 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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| one 3-hour theory examination | 60 | |
| 1.5-hour practical examination | 25 | |
| five-practical reports (equiv. to 500-words) | 15 | |
Readings:
| Reading Type | Title | Author | Publisher |
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| Prescribed | Essentials of geology | Marshak, S. | Norton, 2007 |
Subject Coordinator: Dr John Webb
| Subject Availability |
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| ALBURY-WODONGA |
| Semester 1, Day. Mr Martin Fussell |
| BUNDOORA |
| Semester 1, Day. Dr John Webb |
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