Courses & Units
Geological Mapping KEA310
Compulsory 10 day excursion before the start of semester. Students are expected to contribute towards excursion accommodation costs.
Introduction
This unit provides students with an understanding of, and practical experience with, modern methods for geological mapping and field-based geological analysis. It includes a multi-day fieldtrip prior to the commencement of semester. The fieldtrip is either held in Broken Hill, New South Wales or at various locations in Tasmania. On the field trip, students collect data to produce fact and interpretative geological maps, cross sections and stereographic projections. Practical exercises during semester provide the opportunity for further analysis of data and rock samples collected in the mapping areas. Students synthesise the results of their field- and classroom-based investigations in a major report that both documents their findings, and places them in context, with a critical evaluation of the previous peer-reviewed literature on the geology of the mapping areas. Lectures and practicals cover key aspects of structural geology, metamorphic petrology and the application of geophysical techniques to geological mapping. The unit has a significant emphasis on the application of structural geology and metamorphic petrology to resolving the geological histories of complexly deformed and metamorphosed regions. In Broken Hill, students also gain experience in the acquisition of geophysical data to assist geological mapping (e.g. ground magnetic and radiometric surveys). This unit is one of six 300-level Earth Science units available to students in the Earth Sciences major, and is highly recommended for students who intend to become professional geoscientists.
Summary
| Unit name | Geological Mapping |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KEA310 |
| 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 | Advanced |
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 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret geological maps using current scientific theories and techniques in structural geology, metamorphic petrology and geophysics
- Interpret the geological history of rocks and regions using various field- and laboratory-based methods
- Practice safe, responsible and respectful approaches to fieldwork for the production of geological maps
- Synthesise and interpret geological information on maps, cross-sections and stereographic projections
- Produce scientific reports adhering to conventions and professional practices of field geologists.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KEA208 AND KEA209Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 5 – 8 day fieldtrip to Broken Hill, NSW or various locations in Tasmania held prior to the start of Semester; 14 x 1 hr lectures, 6 x 1 hr tutorials, 10 x 3 hr practical classes |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 3. Fieldtrip report (15%)|Assessment Task 1: Geological Mapping Exercise (25%)|Assessment Task 2. Practicals (30%)|Assessment Task 4. 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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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