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Investigating Earth's Structure (GEOL20002) // Dates and times

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Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorMark Quigley
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours2 x one hour lectures per week, 1 x two hour practical classes per week, and a two-day (6-hour per day) weekend field trip at Cape Liptrap held during semester (typically between Week 4 and 6 but timing dependent on tides).
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 July 2026 to 25 October 2026
    Last self-enrol date 7 August 2026
    Census date31 August 2026
    Last date to withdraw without fail25 September 2026
    Assessment period ends20 November 2026

    Semester 2 contact information

    mark.quigley@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours

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Additional delivery details

This subject includes a field trip. Students should consult the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences website for field trip dates, associated costs and safety requirements: https://sgeas.unimelb.edu.au/study/field-trips

Last updated: 6 January 2026