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1001

EARTHSCI 752

: Understanding Volcanic Systems
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Understanding how and why volcanoes erupt from magma processes in mantle to eruption at the surface. All tectonic settings and explosive and effusive processes are examined. Volcanic hazards and resource exploration in volcanic terrain is also covered.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1002

EARTHSCI 752

: Understanding Volcanic Systems
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Understanding how and why volcanoes erupt from magma processes in mantle to eruption at the surface. All tectonic settings and explosive and effusive processes are examined. Volcanic hazards and resource exploration in volcanic terrain is also covered.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOLOGY 751, 752
1003

EARTHSCI 754

: Advanced Sedimentology
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Develops an advanced understanding of sedimentology. Critically examines the latest research into the dynamics of contemporary and ancient surface processes and sedimentary environments. Case studies, field work, guest lectures and discussions are used to develop a deep understanding of sedimentology.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1004

EARTHSCI 754

: Pure and Applied Sedimentology
2022 Semester Two (1225)
An integrated account of aspects of advanced sedimentology from sediment source to sink. Critical examination of recent and ongoing, pure and applied research into the dynamics of sedimentary environments and their recognition in the ancient record. No formal prerequisite, but knowledge of sedimentology and sedimentary processes at the level covered in GEOG 262 or GEOLOGY 202 will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1005

EARTHSCI 754

: Pure and Applied Sedimentology
2021 Semester Two (1215)
An integrated account of aspects of advanced sedimentology from sediment source to sink. Critical examination of recent and ongoing, pure and applied research into the dynamics of sedimentary environments and their recognition in the ancient record. No formal prerequisite, but knowledge of sedimentology and sedimentary processes at the level covered in GEOG 262 or GEOLOGY 202 will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1006

EARTHSCI 763

: Sub-surface Geophysical Exploration
2020 Semester Two (1205)
The practice behind exploring the subsurface using seismic waves, ground-penetrating radar, and potential field methods. The course consists of four modules focusing on the rock physics background of geophysical techniques, aspects of geophysical studies of reservoirs, ground-penetrating radar surveys, as well as interpretation of gravity, magnetic and electrical data.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: GEOPHYS 330, EARTHSCI 361 or GEOPHYS 361 or equivalent
Restriction: GEOPHYS 761, 762, 763
1007

EARTHSCI 764

: Marine Geosciences
2021 Semester One (1213)
The multidisciplinary field of Marine Geosciences, including an overview on acoustic surveying of seafloor and water column, and field acquisition of echosounder data. Further topics include analysis of sediment cores, seafloor sedimentology, marine geochemistry, marine hydrocarbon exploration, and seafloor stability.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1008

EARTHSCI 770

: Engineering Geological Mapping
2024 Summer School (1240)
A field-based course which provides hands-on experience in outcrop mapping, geomorphic mapping, and simple field testing of rocks and soils for geotechnical purposes.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1009

EARTHSCI 770

: Engineering Geological Mapping
2023 Summer School (1230)
A field-based course which provides hands-on experience in outcrop mapping, geomorphic mapping, and simple field testing of rocks and soils for geotechnical purposes.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1010

EARTHSCI 770

: Engineering Geological Mapping
2022 Summer School (1220)
A field-based course which provides hands-on experience in outcrop mapping, geomorphic mapping, and simple field testing of rocks and soils for geotechnical purposes.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1011

EARTHSCI 770

: Engineering Geological Mapping
2021 Summer School (1210)
A field-based course which provides hands-on experience in outcrop mapping, geomorphic mapping, and simple field testing of rocks and soils for geotechnical purposes.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1012

EARTHSCI 770

: Engineering Geological Mapping
2020 Summer School (1200)
A field-based course which provides hands-on experience in outcrop mapping, geomorphic mapping, and simple field testing of rocks and soils for geotechnical purposes.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: GEOLOGY 372
Restriction: GEOLOGY 701
1013

EARTHSCI 771

: Advanced Engineering Geology
2024 Semester One (1243)
Advanced engineering geology focused on engineering practice. Interpretation of in-situ testing and laboratory test data (including groundwater) for the derivation of design parameters for input into numerical modeling software. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, design and analysis of site investigation, advanced core logging, slope stability analysis, rock fall assessment, introduction to numerical modeling, liquefaction and seismic hazard assessment for engineering design.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1014

EARTHSCI 771

: Advanced Engineering Geology
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Advanced engineering geology focused on engineering practice. Interpretation of in-situ testing and laboratory test data (including groundwater) for the derivation of design parameters for input into numerical modeling software. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, design and analysis of site investigation, advanced core logging, slope stability analysis, rock fall assessment, introduction to numerical modeling, liquefaction and seismic hazard assessment for engineering design.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1015

EARTHSCI 771

: Advanced Engineering Geology
2022 Semester One (1223)
Advanced engineering geology focused on engineering practice. Interpretation of in-situ testing and laboratory test data (including groundwater) for the derivation of design parameters for input into numerical modeling software. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, design and analysis of site investigation, advanced core logging, slope stability analysis, rock fall assessment, introduction to numerical modeling, liquefaction and seismic hazard assessment for engineering design.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1016

EARTHSCI 771

: Advanced Engineering Geology
2021 Semester One (1213)
Advanced engineering geology focused on engineering practice. Interpretation of in-situ testing and laboratory test data (including groundwater) for the derivation of design parameters for input into numerical modeling software. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, design and analysis of site investigation, advanced core logging, slope stability analysis, rock fall assessment, introduction to numerical modeling, liquefaction and seismic hazard assessment for engineering design.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1017

EARTHSCI 771

: Advanced Engineering Geology
2020 Semester One (1203)
Advanced engineering geology focused on engineering practice. Interpretation of in-situ testing and laboratory test data (including groundwater) for the derivation of design parameters for input into numerical modeling software. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, design and analysis of site investigation, advanced core logging, slope stability analysis, rock fall assessment, introduction to numerical modeling, liquefaction and seismic hazard assessment for engineering design.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOLOGY 771
1018

EARTHSCI 772

: Hydrogeology
2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduces aquifers and aquifer properties; the various processes and techniques utilised in the discovery, development and assessment of groundwater resources; groundwater in construction; groundwater contamination.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1019

EARTHSCI 772

: Hydrogeology
2023 Semester One (1233)
Introduces aquifers and aquifer properties; the various processes and techniques utilised in the discovery, development and assessment of groundwater resources; groundwater in construction; groundwater contamination.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1020

EARTHSCI 772

: Hydrogeology
2022 Semester One (1223)
Introduces aquifers and aquifer properties; the various processes and techniques utilised in the discovery, development and assessment of groundwater resources; groundwater in construction; groundwater contamination.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1021

EARTHSCI 772

: Hydrogeology
2021 Semester One (1213)
Introduces aquifers and aquifer properties; the various processes and techniques utilised in the discovery, development and assessment of groundwater resources; groundwater in construction; groundwater contamination.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1022

EARTHSCI 772

: Hydrogeology
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Introduces aquifers and aquifer properties; the various processes and techniques utilised in the discovery, development and assessment of groundwater resources; groundwater in construction; groundwater contamination.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOLOGY 772
1023

ENVCHG 300

: Environmental Change
2022 Semester One (1223)
An exploration of the nature and causes of change in the physical environment, including: natural processes driving environmental change and variability; humans as agents of change; and biophysical and societal sensitivity to change. Past, present and future interactions between society and environmental change with examples drawn from climatology and ecology. Principles of scientific writing and communication will also be addressed.
Subject: Environmental Change
Prerequisite: Programme Coordinator approval
Restriction: GEOG 334
1024

ENVCHG 300

: Research Design for Environmental Change
2021 Semester One (1213)
An understanding of research on environmental change. Students will be introduced to research topics and appropriate methodologies for investigating environmental change. Principles of scientific writing and communication will also be addressed. Students will apply these skills by developing and writing a research proposal or critical review.
Subject: Environmental Change
Prerequisite: Programme Coordinator approval
1025

ENVMGT 701

: Environmental Management in Practice
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Research and practice in Environmental Management. Students will explore alternative perspectives and methodologies applied in environmental management and develop a research proposal that includes a critical review of a contemporary practice.
Subject: Environmental Management
No pre-requisites or restrictions