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Research School of Earth Sciences · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course provides an introduction to the chemistry, physics and climate of the Earth. The course comprises four equally-weighted modules: - Geochemistry: magmas, volcanoes, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary processes. - Geophysics: plate tectonics, seismology, heat transfer, and Earth's magnetic field. - Palaeoclimate: factors affecting Earth's climate in the past, present and future. - Field Geology: interpreting changes in tectonics and climate from the rock record. Mineral and rock identification, field techniques (mapping, cross sections, stratigraphy), data analysis, and numerical modelling will be taught in this course. NOTE: Graduate students will attend joint classes with undergraduates, but will be assessed under a different scheme, which will require a greater level of conceptual understanding.
Assessed practicals
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 6, 7
Field trip assignment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Theory exam
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Graduate students will be assessed at a higher level than undergraduates and will be expected to demonstrate greater conceptual insight and more advanced scientific understanding. (null) [LO null]
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 3 x 1 hour lectures plus 1 x 3 hour practical per week - A 5-day field trip (please see other information section) - Approximately 25 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures and other assessment tasks. Work Integrated Learning Fieldwork Other Information There will be a 5-day field trip to the South Coast of New South Wales. The field trip is usually run during the first week of the mid-semester break. The cost for this field trip is expected to be $350-$450, of which a $50 is due prior to the trip and the remaining balance due by the end of the semester. Payments are to be made via Scienceshop
None Preliminary Reading Understanding Earth by Frank Press and Raymond Siever