EA3510 - Geological Mapping
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Students must be co-enrolled with EA3511
Detailed mapping of a selected area in the Mount Isa Inlier, interpretation and synthesis
of field data (sedimentary, structural, metamorphic, igneous, economic), plotting
maps and cross sections, geological report writing.
Learning Outcomes
- develop skills in integrating a wide body of geological data in determining a geological
history and writing a field report;
- develop skills in mapping a complex terrain comprised of a variety of lithologies
and geological problems;
- develop skills in preparing geological maps and cross sections from data collected
in the field.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Field report - (40%) - Individual
- Geological mapping - (60%) - Group & Individual.
Prerequisites: |
AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF SUBJECTS AT MINIMUM OF LEVEL 2 INCLUDING EA2220 EA2900
AND EA2300 OR EA3210
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Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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EA5044 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Intensive,
Study Period 6
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Census Date 17-Jun-2021 |
Face to face teaching
03-Jul-2021 to 20-Jul-2021
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Coordinator: |
Dr Ioan Sanislav |
Lecturers:
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Dr Ioan Sanislav, Professor Paul Dirks. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 15 hours workshops
- 97 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.