EA3510 - Geological Mapping
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | Discipline of Earth Sciences |
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.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
- A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.
| Prerequisites: | Any two level 2 EA subjects |
| Corequisites: | EA3511 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Block, Study Period 7 | |
| Census Date 10-Jul-2009 | |
| Face to face teaching 06-Jul-2009 to 23-Jul-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop |
| Lecturers: | Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop, Dr Simon Richards. |
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| Assessment: | field performance and notebook (30%); assignments (30%); report and cross section (40%). |
| Cairns, Block, Study Period 7 | |
| Census Date 10-Jul-2009 | |
| Face to face teaching 06-Jul-2009 to 23-Jul-2009 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop |
| Lecturers: | Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop, Dr Simon Richards. |
| Contact hours: |
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| Assessment: | field performance and notebook (30%); assignments (30%); report and cross section (40%). |
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