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Viewing the Earth Through a Geological Window - GENS7602
 Geology trip

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
None
 
 
Excluded: GENS7601, GENS7604, GEOS1111
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 1 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
 
  

Description

The plate tectonics model. An introduction to resources and the geological processes that control their formation. Application of satellite and airborne imagery in viewing the Earth's surface, environmental assessments and resource discovery. Tutorial sessions on methods of processing satellite imagery and maps. Field excursions examining the influence of geology on landscape and land use. Visit historical mine workings. Four-day short course delivered during July break.

Note/s: Students will incur some costs associated with field excursion.

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