EAE2532 · Monash University
Field geology and geological mapping
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
The goal of this unit is to provide you with they key skills required to collect and analyse structural, lithological and stratigraphic data in the field, including how to construct and analyse geological maps. Relevant theoretical and practical background will be covered in blended learning workshops on-campus prior to leaving for the field. A seven-day intensive mapping camp in the Buchan area of eastern Victoria is a major component of the course.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| In-class assessment | Demonstration | 10% |
| Practical exercises in workshops | Exercise | 15% |
| Field report | Demonstration | 10% |
| Field-based activities | Demonstration | 55% |
| Participation marks | Demonstration | 5% |
| On-line quizz | Quiz / Test | 5% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |