EA2900:03
Introductory Field Geology
Townsville, Cairns
Prerequisites: EA1001 or EA1100 and 12 units of level 1 Science subjects
15 hours workshops, 56 hours field work. July intensive mode.
Staff: Professor R Henderson.
An introduction to the techniques of field geology inclusive of outcrop observation and analysis, the assessment of rock relationships, traversing techniques and stratigraphic analysis based on section logging. An introduction to the preparation and interpretation of geological maps using basic surveying map controls and aerial photographs; the interpretation of rock relationships and the construction of cross-sections; the assessment of stratigraphic and structural aspects of geological histories based on geological mapping.
Learning Objectives:
- develop the ability to observe and interpret outcrops of common sedimentary and igneous rocks;
- provision of skills in the preparation of clear and comprehensive records of field data;
- develop an ability to plot traverses related to sedimentary successions to derive stratigraphic logs;
- provision of skills in reading maps and aerial photographs in combination with ground navigation and orienteering;
- develop skills in appreciating three dimensional rock relationships at map scale and in the construction of geological histories based on primary field data compiled as map records, integrated with outcrop observation and interpretation;
- instill confidence in living and working in a remote setting.
Assessment by on-site tests and daily assignments (50%); direct assessment of field skills (20%); geological map and sections presentation and accompanying report (30%).
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