Courses & Units
Deep Earth KEA209
Introduction
This unit provides students with an understanding of geological processes that shape the Earth and the tools and approaches used to map and interpret the geology of the Earth's crust and mantle. The unit covers igneous and metamorphic petrology, structural geology, geophysics, geochronology at an intermediate level and provides students with theoretical knowledge and skills needed to recognize and interpret Deep Earth materials and their histories. There is also an emphasis on the methods and skills required to produce and interpret geological maps. KEA209 is both a compulsory unit in the Earth Sciences major, and a perquisite for all 300-level units in Earth Sciences.
Summary
| Unit name | Deep Earth |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KEA209 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Earth Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Robert Scott |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the composition and structure of Deep Earth materials, and the processes that operate within the Deep Earth
- Analyse exhumed Deep Earth products to inform interpretations of geological history
- Produce and interpret geological maps and cross-sections using geological tools and practices.
- Work safely, responsibly and respectfully to collect geological information in the field and laboratory
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010703 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KEA101 AND KEA102Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2-3 hrs of online pre-recorded lectures per week, 12 weekly 3-hr practical sessions, 13 x 1 hr weekly tutorials, and a two-day fieldtrip in the mid-semester break, |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment Task 3. Geological mapping and field skills (10%)|Assessment Task 2. Weekly Quizzes (15%)|Assessment Task 4. Practical tests (15%)|Assessment Task 1. Practicals (30%)|Assessment Task 5 - Final Exam (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Van der Pluijm B. A. & Marshak S., 1997, Earth structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and Tectonics. Fossen H., 2010, Structural Geology, Cambridge University Press. Winter, J.D., 2013, Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology. (2nd ed): Pearson Education. MacKenzie, W.S., Adams, A.C., and Brodie, K.H., 2017, Rocks and minerals in thin section (2nd ed) | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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