James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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EA5045 - Field Techniques in Geology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| 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.
Assumed Knowledge: Students must have a good understanding of EARTH SCIENCE which includes knowledge of structural geology, metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary geology. EA5330 or EA5048 or EA3210 or EA2220 or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry experience.
Corequisites: EA5044
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: EA3511
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): | Professor Paul Dirks DR Ioan Sanislav |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ioan Sanislav |
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