Courses & Units
Advanced Topics in Earth Science KEA401
Introduction
This unit is compulsary for Honours in Earth Sciences students who specialise in Earth Sciences, Economic Geology or Environmental Geosciences, and is optional for students specialising in Geophysics.This unit introduces students to specialist topics in earth sciences, including field mapping skills, and a choice of either igneous petrology, mineralogy, structural geology or geochronology. Unit delivery is via two intensive teaching blocks involving a combination of lectures and practical components, one of these teaching blocks is the Exploration Field Skills mapping camp where geological mapping and resource exploration skills are taught and assessed during a one-week field excursion beginning two-weeks prior to the start of Semester 1.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Earth Science |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KEA401 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Earth Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Martin Jutzeler |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-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 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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
- Select and apply appropriate advanced methods to collect and record Earth Science data
- Evaluate and make advanced interpretations of Earth Science data, reports or literature
- Compile and discuss Earth Science data and interpretations both orally and as written word to a scientific audience at an advanced level
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010700 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
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
Students may enrol in this unit if they are eligible to enter Honours in the Earth Sciences Discipline (e.g., have an Earth Science major), or with the approval of the Unit Coordinator.Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | A combination of block teaching, fieldwork and independent learning |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quizzes (10%)|Practicals (40%)|Practical Exercises (50%) |
| 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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