Advanced field mapping in a deformed terrane, teaching the basics as to how to make a map when the geology is complicated. The field component is held over two weeks in late June/July and reports and maps are submitted for assessment at the end of the field period. Assessment will be complete by the end of July.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course students will:
- Develop a comprehensive and well-founded knowledge of field mapping techniques.
- Develop abilities to to define and analyse problems in the field: Respond to problems by developing a program to collect, analyse, and organise information and ideas, and to convey those ideas clearly in a map.
- Develop the required skills to portray information on a map that is consistent with 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
- Exercise an understanding of social and civic responsibilities in and out of the field: Develop a knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards used in the exploration and mining business and develop a knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
Other Information
The fieldtrip date is expected to be early July. The course is run in a collaboration with the University of Queensland
Students will be required to pay for their own transport to Mt Isa. and a contribution to the fieldtrip expenses in addition to normal course fees.
If you are interested in doing this course please contact either the course convenor kathryn.hayward@anu.edu.au or email student.admin.rses@anu.edu.au for consent to enrol.
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 1-5)
Moondarra 50% (breakdown below)
Fact map 10%
Interpretation 20%
Cross section 10%
Strati column 5%
Geol History 5%
Individual mapping 10%
Mica creek outcrop mapping 10%
Mica creek 30% (breakdown below)
Interpretation 15%
Fact map 10%
Cross section 5%
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Workload
Two weeks field mapping to be held in the break between semesters 1 and 2
Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
The Mapping of Geological Structures by K. R. McClay
The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology (Hardcover) by John G. Ramsay and Martin Huber
Assumed Knowledge
It is expected that students have completed EMSC3002 Structural Geology and Tectonics before attempting this courseSpecialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $5460 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6224 | 01 Jul 2019 | 19 Jul 2019 | 19 Jul 2019 | 30 Sep 2019 | In Person | N/A |
