Overview

The goal of this unit is to provide you with they key skills required to collect and analyse structural, lithological and stratigraphic data in the field, including how to construct and analyse geological maps. Relevant theoretical and practical background will be covered in blended learning workshops on-campus prior to leaving … For more content click the Read More button below.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Sandy Cruden

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Sandy Cruden

Notes

Due to COVID-19 restrictions this unit will not be running in semester 2 2020.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply the basic principles of geological mapping in a variety of settings;

2.

Measurement and document structural, lithological and stratigraphic data in the field and use this data to analyse the geological evolution of a region;

3.

Construct accurate geological maps and cross-sections based on acquired field data;

4.

Analyse and interpret geological maps;

5.

Demonstrate their comprehension of the origin of field-based geological information presented in the literature;

6.

Synthesize large amounts of geological data and express the findings both orally and as a written scientific report;

7.

Practice safe behaviour in the field.

Teaching approach

Field trips

Assessment

1 - Practical exercises in workshops
2 - Field-based activities
3 - Field report
4 - Oral examination
5 - Participation marks

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
The compulsory field trip to Buchan, East Gippsland, Victoria, will be approximately $550 per student. This covers the cost of accommodation, three meals per day and all transportation. A limited number of fieldtrip scholarships are available via application to the Unit Coordinator. During the field trip students will be provided with: compass-clinometers, hand lenses, mapping boards, base maps, mylar and tracing paper.

Availability in areas of study

Earth science