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GEOS-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Geoscience

Available in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours), Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)

Rules for completing this course

You must complete: - a maximum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points), and - a minimum of three units at Level 3 (18 credit points) Geoscience major requirements You must complete 48 credit points, comprising: - 36 credit points of Core units; and - 12 credit points of Additional units.

Core units

36 cp

You must complete the following units:

  • EAE1011The Earth system: From the core to the atmosphere6 cp
  • EAE1022The Earth system: Changing environments and climates6 cp
  • EAE2511Deep earth processes6 cp
  • EAE2522Earth surface dynamics6 cp
  • EAE3531Geoscience: Deformation of the crust6 cp
  • EAE3541Geoscience: Igneous and metamorphic processes6 cp

Additional units

12 cp

You must complete two units (12 credit points) from the following list, including at least one unit at Level 3 (6 credit points).

  • EAE2051Introduction to the formation and evolution of planets6 cp
  • EAE2532Field geology and geological mapping6 cp
  • EAE3000Earth, atmosphere and environment research project6 cp
  • EAE3032Geophysical interpretations in geoscience, geography and environmental science6 cp
  • EAE3512Geoscience: Ore deposits and metals of the future6 cp
  • EAE3540Geology and geomorphology in the field6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry