geo1pro processes that shape the earth
PROCESSES THAT SHAPE THE EARTH
GEO1PRO
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Processes that shape the Earth is an introductory earth science subject that establishes foundation concepts, knowledge and skills which will enable students to continue studies in this discipline or apply earth science principles to other disciplines and future employment. Subject content includes an introduction to theories, and the evidence for them, governing global to local scale processes and how these influence the formation of crustal rocks and changes to the surface of the Earth. Practical experience is directed at developing skills in recognising the characteristics of common rocks and the minerals they contain to understand the environment in which they formed. The generic skill of writing is specifically taught and assessed on both campuses concurrently with discipline specific knowledge and skills.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Webb
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
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essentials of geology | Prescribed | Marshak, S 2013 | 4TH ED. W.W. NORTON, NEW YORK |
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Recommended | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
| Readings | Geology of Australia | Recommended | Johnson, D 2004 | CUP, CAMBRIDGE |
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
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2500 word essay | 15 | |
| 3 short practical tests | 5 | |
| one 1.5-hour practical examination | 20 | |
| one 2-hour theory examination | 40 | |
| practical assignments and excursion report | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Webb
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 days field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2500 word essay | 15 | |
| 3 short practical tests | 5 | |
| one 1.5-hour practical examination | 20 | |
| one 2-hour theory examination | 40 | |
| practical assignments and excursion report | 20 |