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Environmental Geology Field Techniques (GEOL90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This module outlines the fundamental theory and techniques of field work in environmental geology. It aims to give students the essential tools for the assessement of environmental hazards associated with mining operations and how to measure their effects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subjects, it is intended that students will be able to conduct field analyses of acid drainage chemistry and mine tailings, piezometer measurements and analysis in porous aquifers, and use a range of geophysical techniques, including resistivity and electromagnetics.
Generic skills
- exercise critical judgement
- undertake rigorous and independent thinking
- adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks
- develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A knowledge of third-year geology is strongly recommended
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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Field assessments of sites due by the last day of the teaching period
| End of the teaching period | 25% |
A report
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 75% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
This two week intensive subject consists of one week of full-time teaching and field work, and an expectation 40-45 hours of application to the assessment tasks in the following week.
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/.
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NOTE - This intensive subject is hosted by the University of Tasmania and includes a field trip to Strahan. Students are responsible for an additional cost of $200, which includes accommodation in Strahan plus ground transportation. Students are responsible for flights, meals and accommodation in Hobart. Students may also need to bring wet weather gear and field equipment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geoscience Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Informal specialisation Earth Sciences - 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