James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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EA3511 - Field Techniques in Geology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | EA2220 AND EA2900 AND (EA2300 OR EA3210) and EA3510 AND ALLOW CONCURRENT FOR EA3510 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
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
- Written > Field report - (40%) - Individual
- Geological Map - (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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: EA5045
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 7, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Jul 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Jun 2022 to Friday, 22 Jul 2022 |
| Face to face teaching: | Saturday, 02 Jul 2022 to Tuesday, 19 Jul 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ioan Sanislav |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ioan Sanislav Professor Paul Dirks |
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