Overview

The unit aims to teach the skills of geological mapping in two classic field locations of Australian geology, in Broken Hill (poly-deformed and high-grade metamorphic terrane) and Bermagui (poly-deformed, highly complex terrane). In both field camp, the emphasis will be on observing, recording, and interpreting geologic phenomena in a natural … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

T2-58-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Laurent Ailleres

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Robin Armit
Dr Laurent Ailleres

Notes

The unit is offered in a non-standard teaching period.

Learning outcomes

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

Produce structural geological maps;

2.

Observe and interpret the distribution of lithologies and structures in the field;

3.

Correlate observations and interpretations at the outcrop scale to produce consistent map and cross-sections;

4.

Determine the relationship between structure and metamorphic assemblages;

5.

Visualise complex three dimensional geometries;

6.

Unravel the geological history of complexly deformed terranes;

7.

Determine overprinting relationships from field geology;

8.

Communicate results in a written report;

9.

Work in a team environment and communicate of results with peers;

10.

Equip students with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise appropriate for post-graduate research in the field; equip students with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise enabling them to take their place as professional geologists in industry or government organisations; develop their field mapping techniques;

11.

Develop digital geology skills including in the field.

Assessment

Fieldwork exercises Broken Hill
Fieldwork exercises Bermagui
Presentation
Report

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Master of Science in Earth Science