Practical Earth Science B (GEOL90023)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will provide Masters-level training in some of the fundamental skills that will benefit the subsequent capstone projects in the Master of Geoscience. In particular, you will gain experience of applied research methods in environmental geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, sequence stratigraphy, and economic geology. You will build on the fundamental skillset that you developed in Practical Earth Science A, developing a solid foundation of skills and understanding in these areas.
Learning is built around a series of assignments that are designed to review key concepts and to develop practical skills. The subject is self-paced, with teaching staff available to provide guidance and feedback.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Recognise a range of specialised laboratory and field-based techniques as currently used in the workforce or research laboratory;
- Apply these techniques to obtain useful results for further analysis;
- Evaluate the results of laboratory or field analysis; and
- Recommend a course of action, as if to a client or collaborator, on the basis of analytical results.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have gained experience in:
- developing the ability to exercise critical judgement;
- rigorous and independent thinking;
- adopting a problem-solving approach to practical challenges;
- high-level written report presentation skills;
- oral communication and presentation skills.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOL90022 | Practical Earth Science A |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Four practical exercises and worksheets due in weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12 of semester (20% for each practical exercises)
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 80% |
An oral presentation
| During the assessment period | 20% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Mark Quigley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 which includes 2.5 hour induction and an average of 2.5 hours practical and/or field-work classes per week in weeks 2 to 12. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 4 March 2025