Earth and Landscape Evolution

Course aim

To provide students with the ability to map and interpret the geological and environmental evolution of landscapes.

Course content

Interpretation and construction of geological and regolith maps; mapping and interpreting the evolution of land surface features such as soil and weathering profiles, water courses, and dispersal of environmental contaminants; sampling and analytical considerations prescribed in the Natural Environmental Protection Measure; collection and analysis of metal and trace element chemical data to identify regions of concern to environmental and human health.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EART 3012	Engineering and Environmental Geology

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	5 hours x 12 weeks
Field Placement (field camp)	7 days x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Presentation, Problem solving exercise, Project, Report, Skills demonstration, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.