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Sedimentary Geology and Hydrogeology (GEOL30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject gives a broad introduction to the sedimentary record of Earth history as well as groundwater systems in sedimentary aquifers. Topics covered include facies analysis and petrology of carbonate, terrigenous and chemical sediments; techniques used in stratigraphic analysis; sedimentary geochemistry and its applications; post-depositional processes, including diagenesis and weathering, that alter rocks after their formation; chemical interactions between minerals and groundwater in weathered rocks and weathering products; the processes involved in hydrocarbon generation and organic maturation; and application of sedimentary geology to understanding sediment-hosted ore deposits; characterisation of surface and groundwater systems, rock properties affecting groundwater flow, water balance, groundwater resource assessment, groundwater supported ecosystems
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the history and evolution of the Earth's surface processes and the evidence used to develop this history
- Identify, explain and interpret stratigraphy and basin analysis, and their applications
- Explain the atmospheric evolution of the Earth and its effect on sedimentary systems, climate and the evolution of life
- Describe and interpret modern and ancient sedimentary rocks
- Describe the processes responsible for sedimentary basin development, including subsidence and uplift mechanisms
- Apply skills for measuring and describing stratigraphic sections in the field or in the laboratory
- Describe the principles of groundwater flow
- Identify the factors controlling groundwater budgets and groundwater resources
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Think critically and conceptualise complex and abstract ideas
- Effectively manage time and workload
- Exercise critical judgement
- Undertake rigorous and independent thinking
- Adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks
- Prepare and present written and oral presentations
- Interrogate, synthesise and interpret the published literature
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EVSC20008 | Earth's Surface Processes | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission into the MC-GEOSC Master of Geoscience
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Practical Examination
| Week 12 | 20% |
2 short tests
| Due in Weeks 4 and 8 | 10% |
Two individual practical word reports
| Due in Weeks 2 and 6 | 20% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Malcolm Wallace Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 60 hours: 2 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x three hour practical class per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 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.
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Science Course Master of Geoscience Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Geology Major Geology Informal specialisation Geology Major Geology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- 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: 31 January 2024