Advanced field mapping in a deformed terrain, teaching the skills required to make a map when the geology is complicated. The field component is held over two weeks in late June/July and maps are submitted for assessment at the end of the field period. Graduate student reports will be completed by the end of July.
NOTE: Graduate students will attend joint classes with undergraduates, but will be required to complete additional assessment, which will require a greater level of conceptual understanding.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course students will:- Develop an advanced knowledge of field mapping techniques.
- Identify, characterize, and develop solutions to field-based problems: Respond to problems by developing and applying a program to collect, analyze, and organise information and ideas in a coherent manner. Develop interpretations of field data and convey these ideas clearly through the use of a map.
- Analyse data collected in the field using a variety of techniques including steronets, 2-D and 3-D models to develop an understanding of the geological history of an area. Students will learn to present these results in professional and succinct manner in the form of a 2500 word report.
- Develop the advanced skills to formulate a map with the framework of current best practice.
- Interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome; generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments; work and learn independently in a remote setting; evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.
- Formulate an advanced understanding of social and civic responsibilities in and out of the field. This will involve understanding and respect of the ethics and ethical standards used in the exploration and mining business and developing an understanding of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
Indicative Assessment
Based on the quality of the maps and cross- sections produced in the field, plus a participation component. Field notebooks will be also examined as supplementary material.Assessment is detailed below:(Learning Outcomes 1-6)
Mapping in the field: 85% of total mark (see breakdown below)
Moondarra Mapping exercise 50% of mapping mark
Individual mapping 10% of mapping mark
Mica creek outcrop mapping 10% of mapping mark
Mica creek 30% of mapping mark
Graduate assessment - 2500 word report detailing the geological history and undertaking a structural analysis of the Moondarra Area: 15% of total mark
This assessment is designed to allow graduate students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the area and to allow analysis of the data collected during the field trip.
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Workload
Two weeks intensive field mapping to be held in the break between semesters 1 and 2Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Earth Sciences to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Preliminary Reading
The Mapping of Geological Structures, K. R. McClayGeological Field Techniques, A. Coe
The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology, J. G. Ramsay and M. Huber
Assumed Knowledge
It is expected that students have completed EMSC3002/EMSC6030 Structural Geology and Tectonics and EMSC3024/EMSC6024 before attempting this courseFees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3660 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4878 |
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Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6783 | 01 Jul 2018 | 06 Jul 2018 | 06 Jul 2018 | 22 Jul 2018 | In Person | N/A |
