GEOS3008/3908: Field Geology and Geophysics

GEOS3008 Field Geology and Geophysics

Credit points: 6
Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Geoffrey Clarke
Session: Semester 2a
Classes: (weeks 1-7) 14 days of field work
Prerequisites: GEOS2124 or GEOS2924
Prohibitions: GEOL3103, GEOS3908
Assessment: The field work will be assessed by written reports (up to 10 pages in total), field exercises and practical tests (100%)
Campus: Camperdown/Darlington
Delivery Mode: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day

This unit is considered an essential component all Geology and Geophysics majors. All students will undertake a range of exercises, but concentrate on aspects that emphasise their chosen major: (1) field mapping and the analysis of geological objects in the field, in weakly to complexly deformed sedimentary and volcanic sequences; (2) field investigations of mineral deposits and their relationships to host rocks; and (3) the practical application of geophysical methods in field mapping. The field course complements other subject areas in Geology & Geophysics and will give students experience in the field identification of rocks and minerals, regional geology, stratigraphy, structure and rock relationships. Students will be required to pay the cost of hostel-style accommodation during field work, which may involve camping.

Course Outline

GEOS3908 Field Geology and Geophysics

Credit points: 6
Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Geoffrey Clarke
Session: Semester 2a
Classes: 14 days of fieldwork
Prerequisites: GEOS2124 or GEOS2924 with a mark of 65% or greater
Prohibitions: GEOS3008
Assessment: Written reports and field exercises (100%)
Campus: Camperdown/Darlington
Delivery Mode: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day

Note: Department permission required for enrolment.

This unit has the same objectives as GEOS3008 and is suitable for students who wish to pursue aspects of the subject in greater depth. Entry is restricted and selection is made from the applicants on the basis of their performance at the time of enrolment. Students who elect to take this unit will participate in alternatives to some aspects of the standard unit and will be required to pursue independent work to meet unit objectives. Specific details for this unit of study will be announced in meetings with students in week prior to the field camp which is usually in the break between semester 1 and 2. This unit of study may be taken as part of the BSc (Advanced).

Course Outline