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ESC3180

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
Organisational UnitSchool of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
OfferedClayton Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Associate Professor Peter Betts

Synopsis

A three-week field camp during the mid-year vacation, the unit aims to teach the skills of geological mapping in a classic field location of Australian geology. The emphasis will be on observing, recording, and interpreting geologic phenomena in the field. Students will draw on a theoretical background of lectures and laboratory studies in first, second and third-year geology to analyse real rocks in the real world. Students will use their observations and interpretations to construct geological maps and cross-sections and determine the geological history of a complex poly-deformed terrane.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Observe and interpret the distribution of lithologies and structures in the field;

  1. Describe the basic concepts of field mapping techniques;

  1. Produce a geological map and cross-sections from field observations;

  1. Determine the relationship between structure and metamorphic assemblages;

  1. Visualise complex three dimensional geometries;

  1. Unravel the geological history of one of the most complexly deformed terranes on the planet;

  1. Determine overprinting relationships from field geology;

  1. Communicate results in a written report;

  1. Work in a team environment and communicate of results with peers.

Assessment

Geological map and cross section: 70%
Written reports and exercises: 20%
Field performance: 10%

Workload requirements

Three weeks over the mid-year vacation

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Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Peter Betts

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Geosciences

Prerequisites

ESC3201