Earth's Surface Processes (EVSC20008) // Further information

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 625-223 Earth Surface Processes (prior to 2010)

  Previously known as 625-223 Field Geology (prior to 2009).

  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.

   

• Incidental costs

  Cost of fieldwork will be confirmed prior to the end of Semester 1 preceeding the Winter semester in which the subject will run.

• Related Handbook entries

  This subject contributes to the following:

  Type	Name
  Course	Graduate Diploma in Science

• Breadth options

  This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • 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.

  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

  This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on study abroad and exchange; students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject. These requirements may be met by equivalent study completed at and approved by your home institution.

Last updated: 11 January 2026