James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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EA3511 - Field Techniques in Geology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS AT LEVEL 2 INCLUDING EA2220 EA2300 EA2900 AND EA3510 AND ALLOW CONCURRENT FOR EA3510 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Must co-enrol in EA3510.
Subject Description
- Detailed mapping of a selected area of the Mt Isa Inlier, interpretation and synthesis of field data (sedimentary, structural, metamorphic, igneous and 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
Subject Assessment
- Geological Map - (50%)
- Report - (30%)
- Field Test - (20%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: EA5045
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 7, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Jul 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Jun 2020 to Friday, 24 Jul 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Saturday, 04 Jul 2020 to Tuesday, 21 Jul 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ioan Sanislav |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ioan Sanislav Professor Paul Dirks |
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