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Tectonics & Geodynamics (GEOL30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: mclarens@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject covers geological processes involved in large-scale tectonics and introduces advanced topics in structural and metamorphic geology. The subject will begin with a one-week pre-semester field trip to East Gippsland, where students will develop their geological mapping and structural analysis skills. Lecture topics include the structure and composition of the Earth; plates defined in terms of the thermal and rheological structure of the outer part of the Earth; isostasy; stress and strain in the crust and lithosphere; structural and metamorphic processes in orogenic belts, their origin and their relationship to continental amalgamation and fragmentation; intraplate deformation; deformation mechanisms; shear zone processes; the analysis of poly-deformed terranes and high grade metamorphic processes including partial melting and melt loss.
The field trip will take place in the weeks immediately prior to the normal commencement of classes for Semester 1. The estimated cost of the field trip and payment options can be found at http://ecommerce.science.unimelb.edu.au/product.asp?pID=73&cID=19&c=241822. Price may vary slightly at time of field trip.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should comprehend advanced geometrical techniques in structural geology, and the controls on the first-order features of the Earth. Students will also understand how the plates that make up the Earth's surface are defined by large-scale thermal and rheological properties of the Earth. They will have developed the skills in laboratory geology that are relevant to the understanding of deformed rocks, and the skills to draw together observations from petrology and structural geology to interpret Earth processes. They will appreciate how the processes that occur within and between plates can be interpreted in terms of the stress and strain in the outer parts of the Earth.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL20002 | Structural and Metamorphic Geology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Subjects selected from:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL20003 | Earth Composition, Minerals and Magmas | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOL20004 | Field Mapping and Sedimentary Geology | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ERTH20001 | Dangerous Earth | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOL20001 | Geology of Southeast Australia | February (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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
A written field report of up to 1500 words due four weeks after the field exercise(20%); assessment of selected practical exercises totalling not more than 1000 words due two weeks following the practical class (15%); a survey of a geodynamics literature topic of up to 3000 words due in week 10 of the semester (25%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (40%).
Hurdle requirement: students must make an oral presentation of their geodynamics literature survey topic in the practical period during the last two weeks of the semester.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sandra Mclaren Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x two hour lecture per week; 1 x two hour of practical class per week for six weeks; and five days of fieldwork Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 14 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 23 February 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Email: mclarens@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
1 week pre-semester field excursion will be held within the teaching period shown
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
Previously known as 625-301 Strutural Geology and Geodynamics (prior to 2010)
Special Requirements: Geological hammer, hand lens and magnet. Students should consult the Earth Sciences web-site for dates, charges for excursions, accommodation and food and other information including safety requirements.
Costs: Costs will be levied for fieldwork components. Details will be available on the school webpage prior to commencement of the semester
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geoscience Informal specialisation Geology Major Geology Major Geology Informal specialisation Geology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Breadth Track Earth's Structure - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
Last updated: 27 April 2024