- 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
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC103 | Earth's Dynamic Surface | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC102 | Earth Environments and Resources | 6 | Spring |
| EESC105 | Introductory Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| Year 2 | |||
| EESC201 | Earth's Inferno | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC209 | G-cubed: Geochemistry, Geochronology, Geophysics | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2017 |
| EESC207 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2017 |
| Year 3 | |||
| EESC321 | Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| EESC326 | Resources and Environments | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| EESC332 | Sedimentology Stratigraphy and Palaeoenvironments | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| Plus ONE elective subject towards the Major | 6 | ||
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: 7 April, 2016