- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Geology
Major Learning Outcomes
- 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.
- Analyse recent international developments in broad fields of the sciences and an appreciation of global concepts and perspectives.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100-level | |||
| SCIE102 | International Perspectives in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC103 | Landscape Change and Climatology | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC102 | Earth Environments and Resources | 6 | Spring |
| Plus one elective subject towards the Major | 6 | ||
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 18 | ||
| 200-Level | |||
| SCIE202 | Bioethical Challenges: A Global Perspective | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC201 | Earth's Inferno | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
| EESC204 | Introductory Spatial Science | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 24 | ||
| 300-Level | |||
| EESC301 | Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC306 | Resources and Environments | 8 | Spring |
| EESC310 | Water Resources and Management | 8 | Spring |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 24 | ||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||
For students enrolled in the International Bachelor of Science (Honours) you are also required to complete the following 48 credit points to conclude the Honours year of the program.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400-Level | |||
| SCIE403 | International Bachelor of Science Honours Project | 36 | Annual |
| SCIE404 | Research Frontiers in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus an additional subject towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives | 6 | ||
| Total Credit Points for Honours Year | 48 | ||
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au
Last reviewed: 18 November, 2014