Courses & Units
Deep Earth KEA209
Hobart
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 provides introductions to structural geology, geophysics, geochronology, and metamorphic and igneous petrology, providing the basic knowledge and skills needed to recognize and interpret Earth materials and their history. There is a strong emphasis on the methods and skills required to produce and interpret geological maps.
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 |
| Teaching staff | Doctor Michael Baker|Doctor Michael Roach|Doctor Sebastien Meffre |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| 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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Outline current knowledge and scientific theories upon which systematic understanding of the Earth's interior and geological history is based
- Interpret the geological history of rocks and regions using a range of techniques (e.g. geological mapping, geophysics, analysis of structural data, thin section petrography)
- Produce interpretive cross-sections of subsurface geology based on surface geological and/or geophysical data
- (Working either individually or in groups) Collect meaningful geological information (e.g. rock types, spatial and geometric information, etc) in the field or from digital simulations of rock outcrops.
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 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KEA101 AND KEA102Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online pre-recorded lectures (2-3hrs per week), 12 x 3-hr lab work weekly throughout semester, 2, 2-2.5 days of fieldtrip (mid-semester), 13 x 1hr tutorial weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Test or quiz (10%)|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (50%)|Laboratory/practical (20%)|Test or quiz (10%)|Field Notes/Report (10%) |
| 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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