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1226

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
1227

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
1228

EARTHSCI 754

: Integrated Sedimentology and Tectonics
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops an advanced and practical understanding of how sedimentary and tectonic processes relate to one another. Case studies, field work, guest lectures and discussions will allow critical examination of the latest research into the dynamics of tectonic and sedimentary environments.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1229

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
1230

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
1231

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
1232

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
1233

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
1234

EARTHSCI 770

: Engineering Geological Mapping
2025 Summer School (1250)
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
1235

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
1236

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
1237

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
1238

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
1239

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
1240

EARTHSCI 771

: Advanced Engineering Geology
2025 Semester One (1253)
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
1241

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
1242

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
1243

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
1244

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
1245

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
1246

EARTHSCI 772

: Hydrogeology
2025 Semester One (1253)
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
1247

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
1248

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
1249

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
1250

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