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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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EA5045 - Field Techniques in Geology

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:EA5330 AND EA5048 - ALLOW CONCURRENT ENROLMENT
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

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

  • Written > Field report - (40%) - Individual
  • Geological mapping - (60%) - Group & Individual

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.

Corequisites:  EA5044

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EA3511

Availabilities

Townsville, Study Period 7, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 08 Jul 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 21 Jun 2021 to Friday, 23 Jul 2021
Face to face teaching:Saturday, 03 Jul 2021 to Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021 (tba)
Coordinator(s):
Professor Paul Dirks
DR Ioan Sanislav
Lecturer(s):
DR Ioan Sanislav
Workload expectations:
  • 128 Hours - Other - Field Trip