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1201

EARTHSCI 720

: Geochemistry of our World
2022 Semester One (1223)
Provides a broad overview of applications of geochemistry across multiple disciplines. In addition, this course will help determine the suitability of different analytical techniques to different problems while providing practical experience in collecting and evaluating geochemical data. Subject areas are wide-reaching and include, geology, environmental science, biology, archaeology, and forensic sciences. No formal prerequisite but knowledge of introductory chemistry will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1202

EARTHSCI 720

: Geochemistry of our World
2021 Semester One (1213)
Provides a broad overview of applications of geochemistry across multiple disciplines. In addition, this course will help determine the suitability of different analytical techniques to different problems while providing practical experience in collecting and evaluating geochemical data. Subject areas are wide-reaching and include, geology, environmental science, biology, archaeology, and forensic sciences. No formal prerequisite but knowledge of introductory chemistry will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1203

EARTHSCI 720

: Geochemistry of our World
2020 Semester One (1203)
Provides a broad overview of applications of geochemistry across multiple disciplines. In addition, this course will help determine the suitability of different analytical techniques to different problems while providing practical experience in collecting and evaluating geochemical data. Subject areas are wide-reaching and include, geology, environmental science, biology, archaeology, and forensic sciences. No formal prerequisite but knowledge of introductory chemistry will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOLOGY 720
1204

EARTHSCI 732

: Exploring Environmental Change
2025 Semester One (1253)
Sedimentary and biological records show that extreme, rapid and short-lived climatic and environmental changes occurred in the past. Case studies are used to introduce the tools used to identify and interpret abrupt environmental changes during the Last Glacial Period and Holocene that may have implications for the present and our future.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1205

EARTHSCI 732

: Exploring Environmental Change
2024 Semester One (1243)
Sedimentary and biological records show that extreme, rapid and short-lived climatic and environmental changes occurred in the past. Case studies are used to introduce the tools used to identify and interpret abrupt environmental changes during the Last Glacial Period and Holocene that may have implications for the present and our future.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1206

EARTHSCI 732

: Reconstructing Environmental Change
2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines key issues in environmental change with an emphasis on the South West Pacific during the Quaternary. Methods applied to reconstruct and constrain the timing of environmental change are explored, including glacial geomorphology, environmental isotopes, micro- and macro-fossil remains such as pollen, diatoms and wood, and relevant geochronologic techniques. No formal prerequisite, but an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 307, GEOG 334 or GEOLOGY 303 will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1207

EARTHSCI 732

: Reconstructing Environmental Change
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines key issues in environmental change with an emphasis on the South West Pacific during the Quaternary. Methods applied to reconstruct and constrain the timing of environmental change are explored, including glacial geomorphology, environmental isotopes, micro- and macro-fossil remains such as pollen, diatoms and wood, and relevant geochronologic techniques. No formal prerequisite, but an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 307, GEOG 334 or GEOLOGY 303 will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1208

EARTHSCI 732

: Reconstructing Environmental Change
2020 Semester One (1203)
Examines key issues in environmental change with an emphasis on the South West Pacific during the Quaternary. Methods applied to reconstruct and constrain the timing of environmental change are explored, including glacial geomorphology, environmental isotopes, micro- and macro-fossil remains such as pollen, diatoms and wood, and relevant geochronologic techniques. No formal prerequisite, but an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 307, GEOG 334 or GEOLOGY 303 will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOG 732
1209

EARTHSCI 752

: Volcanoes
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Volcanoes were an important part in the formation of Earth’s crust and atmosphere and influenced the evolution of life. Today, volcanoes play an important role in society from hazards and resources to recreation. This course covers how and why volcanoes erupt from magma processes in the mantle to eruption at the surface.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1210

EARTHSCI 752

: Volcanoes
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Volcanoes were an important part in the formation of Earth’s crust and atmosphere and influenced the evolution of life. Today, volcanoes play an important role in society from hazards and resources to recreation. This course covers how and why volcanoes erupt from magma processes in the mantle to eruption at the surface.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1211

EARTHSCI 752

: Understanding Volcanic Systems
2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
1212

EARTHSCI 752

: Understanding Volcanic Systems
2022 Semester Two (1225)
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
1213

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
1214

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
1215

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
1216

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
1217

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
1218

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
1219

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
1220

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
1221

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
1222

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
1223

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
1224

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
1225

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