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Master of Science (Geology)
Geology is the study of the Earth, the materials of which it is made, the processes that act on these materials, the products formed and the history of the planet and its life forms.
The Master of Science (Geology) is for students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the discipline without undertaking a research project.
The program includes advanced subjects in spatial science, isotope geochemistry, remote sensing, geographic information science, fluvial geomorphology and sedimentology, plate tectonics, macrotopography and earth history.
Additional preparatory subjects focus on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded advanced standing for these subjects.
Course structure
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | Autumn | 12 | |
Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | Autumn | 12 | |
Advanced Geographic Information Science | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Remote Sensing | Autumn | 12 | |
Advanced Isotope Geochemistry | Autumn | 12 | |
Fundamentals of Spatial Science | Autumn or Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Environmental Geology | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Sediments and Fuels | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Resources and Environments | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Topic A | Annual, Autumn, or Spring | 12 |
OTHER Information
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Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au