James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

EA3200 - Advanced Structural and Metamorphic Geology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

This subject is a follow-up of EA2300: Introductory Metamorphic and Structural Geology. In the metamorphic section, emphasis will be placed on the techniques used to reconstruct the tetono-metamorphic and fluid evolution of a metamorphic terrain. The structural geology section is aimed to enhance the learner's capabilities to provide high-standard descriptions and interpretations of geometric, kinematic and structural data of deformed rocks and regions.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS AT LEVEL 2 INCLUDING EA2220 AND EA2300
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EA5042

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator: Dr Jan Huizenga
Lecturer: Dr Ioan Sanislav.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 39 hours practicals
  • 8 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); (60%).

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.