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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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EA3511 - Field Techniques in Geology

Credit points:03
Year:2023
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

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

Census date:Thursday, 06 Jul 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 19 Jun 2023 to Friday, 21 Jul 2023
Face to face teaching:Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 to Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023
Coordinator(s):
DR Ioan Sanislav
Lecturer(s):
DR Ioan Sanislav
Professor Paul Dirks
Workload expectations:
  • 128 Hours - Fieldwork - Field Trip