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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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EA5044 - Geological Mapping

Credit points:03
Year:2024
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    Detailed mapping of a selected area in the Mount Isa Inlier, interpretation and synthesis of field data (sedimentary, structural, metamorphic, igneous, 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EA3510

Availabilities

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 6, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 27 May 2024 to Friday, 19 Jul 2024
Face to face teaching:Monday, 01 Jul 2024 to Thursday, 18 Jul 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Ioan Sanislav
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 65 Hours - Fieldwork