Field Geology (ERTH2050)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
Fieldwork 64 Hours/ One Off
3C + 8-day extended field trip
Prerequisite
ERTH1000
Assessment methods
Field exercises (results not available until beginning of following semester), examination
Course enquiries
Dr William Defliese
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Introduction of geological mapping, map interpretation & field techniques. Field recognition & analysis of structural, stratigraphic & sedimentological features. Regional synthesis of field data. Course conducted as weekly contact sessions and an 8-day field trip in June following the semester 1 exam period. While this is a semester 1 course, final marks will not be available until the beginning of semester 2.