EA9002 - Geology Field Training

Credit points:	09
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	Sch of Earth & Environmental 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 lithogies and geological problems;
• develop skills in preparing geological maps and cross sections from data collected in the field.

Graduate Qualities

• 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 think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Assumed Knowledge:

Mineral and Rock Identification

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 07-Jul-2011
Face to face teaching 23-Jun-2011 to 19-Jul-2011
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Tom Blenkinsop, Dr Simon Richards.
Contact hours:	160 hours fieldwork
Assessment:	field maps, reports and other exercises.
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

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.