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Bachelor of Science (Geology)
Study the nature, composition and structure of the Earth and other planetary bodies to increase scientific knowledge; locate materials and minerals and advise on extraction, environmental protection, rehabilitation of land after mining, and water resources.
You will study how planet Earth functions, its composition and origin. You will consider topics such as geological time, the Solar System, the interior of Earth, tectonics and structural geology, crystals, minerals, water resources, volcanoes and volcanic processes, and characteristics of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Analyse and appraise broad and coherent knowledge of the Earth with an emphasis on crustal and surface materials and processes including minerals, sediments, rocks, fossils, structures in rocks and concepts in relation to the origin of these.
- Discriminate geological information in a spatial context.
- Demonstrate skills in acquiring and synthesising geological information.
- Synthesizing geological knowledge and skills and appreciating their relevance to Earth processes and natural resources.
- Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
- Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others.
Course Structure
Students interested in a career in Geology are urged to take more than the minimum required 24 credit points of 300-level EESC subjects. A graduate with 32 credit points of 300-level EESC subjects has a more comprehensive geology degree.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100-Level | |||
| Core | |||
| EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC103 | Landscape Change and Climatology | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC102 | Earth Environments and Resources | 6 | Spring |
| Total for major at 100-level | 18 | ||
| Recommended Electives | |||
| MATH151 | General Mathematics 1A | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG122 | Human Geography II: Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring |
| SCIE103 | Climate Change | 6 | Spring |
| 200-Level | |||
| Core | |||
| EESC201 | Earth's Inferno | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC204 | Introductory Spatial Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC216 | Sediments and Fuels | 6 | Spring |
| EESC250 | Field Geology | 6 | Summer 2015/2016 |
| Total for major at 200-level | 24 | ||
| Recommended Electives | |||
| EESC203 | Biogeography and Environmental Change | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG222 | Environmental Impact of Societies | 6 | Spring |
| 300-Level | |||
| Core | |||
| EESC301 | Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC306 | Resources and Environments | 8 | Spring |
| EESC310 | Water Resources and Management | 8 | Spring |
| Total for major at 300-level | 24 | ||
| Recommended Electives | |||
| EESC303 | Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC305 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC309 | Dung, Death and Decay: Modern scientific methods in archaeology | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC304 | Geographic Information Science | 8 | Spring |
| Sub-total for major | 66 | ||
| Plus additional subjects chosen from the Science Schedule | 24 | ||
| Total for major | 90 | ||
| Plus elective subjects chosen from the Science or General Schedules | 54 | ||
| Degree Total | 144 | ||
Honours
See separate entry for the Bachelor of Science (Honours).
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
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