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Geology For Engineers (ERTH10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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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 |
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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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assessment of practical exercises completed during the practical classes (fortnightly) | During the teaching period | 15% |
A practical examination in the last week of the teaching period
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Completion of a short field trip worksheet
| 5% | |
A final theory exam | During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Januka Attanayake Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3x 1 hour lecture per week and 1x 3 hour practical per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
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.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI - 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