EARTH STRUCTURE, RESOURCES AND HISTORY OF LIFE
GEO1ERS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: John Webb
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Earth Edition 1 | Prescribed | Redfern, M 2012 | QUERCUS PUBLISHING |
| 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 2009 | 2ND EDN, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Webb
Class requirements
Field Trip
One 1.0 days field trip per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5-hour practical examination | 20 | |
| laboratory and excursion reports | 20 | |
| one 2-hour theory examination | 40 | |
| one written assignment | 15 | |
| three short tests | 5 |