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Earth Composition, Minerals and Magmas (GEOL20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 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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Overview
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This subject will provide an understanding of the composition of the Earth in space and time. Igneous processes have operated from the beginning of Earth's history, and are responsible for the planet's chemical differentiation into core, mantle and crust. To aid us in understanding these processes, we will examine a range of rocks in the field and laboratory. We will learn how to read what these rocks have to tell us about their formation by crystallization from a magma. The subject builds on geological understanding and mineral identification skills from Level 1 subjects, and will provide preparation for many Level 2 and Level 3 geology subjects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject you should be able to:
- Understand igneous processes in the context of the Earth as a system, including their fundamental role in the differentiation of the crust from the mantle, and in chemical recycling via plate tectonics.
- Describe, categorize and classify igneous rocks, in outcrop, hand specimen and thin section.
- Correlate your observations of igneous rocks and landforms with your knowledge of rock-forming processes.
- Appraise hypotheses concerning the origins of rocks or causes of magmatism.
Generic skills
Working collaboratively.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ERTH10002 | Understanding Planet Earth | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
VCE Chemistry is desirable.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Field reports
| During field trips | 20% |
Practical quizzes/exams (open book) (2 x30 mins 1 x 90 mins) during scheduled practical classes
| Throughout the semester | 40% |
Theory Exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators David Phillips and Eleanor Green Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x two hour practical class per week; 1 x 2.5 day of fieldtrip work. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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 625-222 Minerals and Magmas (prior to 2009)
Special Requirements: Geological hammer, hand lens and magnet.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Breadth Track Earth's Structure - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
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- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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: 11 April 2024