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Geology For Engineers (ERTH10003)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The Geology for Engineers subject provides an understanding of the solid earth and the components that make up the earth’s surface. Through lectures, practicals and a field trip, the subject explores topics including minerals, rock types, rock structures, geological maps, geohazards and case studies relevant to engineering applications. On completion of this subject, students should be able to identify the basic components that make up planet Earth; comprehend the diversity of the rock-forming minerals, the processes by which rocks form and evolve; the use of structural geology in interpreting the relationships between rock units in time and space; major geohazards; and the application of this knowledge to engineering problems. Taught by a geologist and engineering geologist, the subject is an interdisciplinary exploration of the solid earth with examples relevant to civil and environmental engineering applications.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject will:



  • Understand the major components that make up the Earth’s surface;
  • Identify, synthesize and analyse information to interpret solid Earth materials and processes;
  • Demonstrate the ability to confront and solve unfamiliar problems;
  • Develop important academic and life skills such as the ability to communicate effectively in both written work and practicals, organisation (including timely submission of work) and collaboration in the classroom.

Generic skills

Students can expect to gain generic skills in:

  • Written communication;
  • Time management and organisation;
  • Teamwork and collaboration;
  • Lateral thinking and problem solving.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ERTH10002 Understanding Planet Earth
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

Assessment of practical exercises completed during the practical classes (fortnightly, 15%)

2-hour practical examination in the last week of the teaching period (30%)

Completion of a short field trip worksheet, 200 words (5%)

A final theory exam during the end of semester examination period (50%)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorMark Quigley
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours3x 1 hour lecture per week and 1x 3 hour practical per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    mark.quigley@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

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    Informal specialisationScience-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG.
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022