Courses & Units
Earth Resources, Environments and Evolution KEA102
Hobart, Launceston
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Introduction
This unit is taught in a blended style with material delivered both face to face and online, and is available to distance students who will complete three intensive weekends of practicals and excursions in Tasmania during weeks 4, 8 and 12 of the semester.
The unit provides a broad understanding of the dynamic processes that are active on the surface of the Earth and is suitable for general science and arts students with an interest in the geological sciences. It introduces the nature and origin of Earth resources that fuel our civilisation; brings geoscience into the context of our environment, encompassing issues such as mining, groundwater and natural hazards; delves back through the layers of time, examining fossils and rocks to uncover the evolution of life on Earth; and provides a summary of Tasmanian geology. There are substantial practical sessions devoted to ancient life, identifying and interpreting ore minerals, understanding groundwater flow, and introducing hydrocarbon exploration methods, as well as a half day excursion to evaluate Hobart geological hazards. A one day fieldtrip (on a weekend) will introduce students to aspects of ore geology, igneous intrusions, and the sedimentary rock patterns that are seen before and during a global mass extinction event.
Summary
| Unit name | Earth Resources, Environments and Evolution |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KEA102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Earth Sciences |
| Coordinator | Dr Rebecca Carey |
| Teaching staff | Prof David Cooke, Dr Karin Orth, Ms Isabella von Lichtan, Dr Evan Orovan and Dr Angela Escolme |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13/7/2020 | 10/8/2020 | 31/8/2020 | 18/10/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2020.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2020: $1,190.00 | 2020: $2,354.00 | 010703 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Hobart-on campus students: 1 x 1-hr tutorial weekly (12 weeks), 3-hr lab weekly (13 weeks), 1 day excursion Launceston and other students: 1 x 1-hr online tutorial weekly (12 weeks), 3 weekends of labs (weeks 4-8-12), 1 day excursion. For all students - lectures will be available online. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 1x2 hour theory exam in Nov (45%), periodical quizzes (5%); practicals: continuous assessment (20%), practical exam in Oct (15%);1 excursion by field test (10%), virtual excursion assignment (5%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about textbook requirements is available in the Unit Outline. |
|---|---|
| Recommended |
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