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EA1110 - Evolution of the Earth
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| 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
- Apply knowledge of the Earth functions as a dynamic system;
- Describe the physical and chemical evolution of the Earth;
- Identify rock-forming minerals, igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
EA1001 EA1003 EA1100 EA2010 |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Professor Michael Bird. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal | |
| Census Date 05-Aug-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Alex McCoy-West |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Online, Study Period 86, External | |
| Census Date 04-Nov-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | andOnline - JCU |
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.