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EA1110 - Evolution of the Earth
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject is an introduction into Earth Science. The subject will provide students
with the background knowledge necessary for further studies in the field of geoscience
or any other related science. Over 4.6 billion years, the Earth has evolved from a
mass of lifeless molten rock to moving continents, changing oceans and teeming life
forms. This subject looks at how and why Earth has evolved from its origin to the
present day. Plate tectonics is an underlying theme, affecting the interaction between
energy and matter on, above, and below the Earth's surface. Minerals, rocks and the
rock cycle are studied together with the sedimentary, magmatic, metamorphic and tectonic
processes that lead to the formation of mineral deposits that are vital to modern
societies.
Learning Outcomes
- explain and describe how the Earth functions as a dynamic system;
- explain and describe the physical and chemical evolution of the Earth;
- identify rock forming minerals;
- identify igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (30%) - Individual.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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EA1001 EA1003 EA1100 EA2010 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Professor Michael Bird. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 13 hours tutorials
- 30 hours workshops
- 6 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Melanie Finch. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 13 hours tutorials
- 30 hours workshops
- 6 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.