James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

EA5041 - Earth Dynamics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

A holistic approach to how Earth works, involving integration of igneous and metamorphic petrology, and basin analysis with tectonic setting. Geochemical and petrological features of igneous rocks, and their interrelationship with tectonics. Modern-day tectonic processes, and causes and consequences of supercontinent assembly and break-up. Comparison with modern and ancient Earth.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:EA5048

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator: Professor Bill Collins
Lecturers: Dr Michael Rubenach, Professor Tim Bell, Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop, Professor Bill Collins, Dr Carl Spandler.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 33 hours practicals
  • 6 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

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