Program Overview

Geophysics Minor

Overview

The Geophysics Minor is an undergraduate program that allows students to discover the methods used to reveal the interior of the Earth and other celestial bodies. Through guided group and individual laboratory exercises, students will learn how practical geophysics is addressing challenges in environmental sciences, groundwater management, engineering, archaeology, planetary exploration, the search for strategic minerals, and the energy resources industry.

What You'll Learn

• Have demonstrated some knowledge and understanding in Geophysics that is typically at a level supported by textbooks, but not necessarily at the forefront of the field (GC1)
• Can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to the field and have developing competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving straightforward problems within Geophysics, including using digital technologies (GC2, GC3)
• Can gather and interpret relevant data within Geophysics to inform judgements that include some reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues related to Geophysics (GC4, GC5)
• Demonstrate a developing standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member (GC6)

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Geophysics Minor
• Credit: 100 credits (approximately four units)
• Course Outline: Available on the Curtin University website

Fees and Scholarships

• Fee Information: Not available at this time. Estimated course fees can be found on the Curtin University website.
• Scholarships: Available to eligible students. More information can be found on the Curtin University website.

Teaching Areas

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Business and Law
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Science and Engineering

Campuses

• Australia
• Colombo
• Dubai
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Singapore

Specialisations

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations: Available from Humanities and Science
• Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations: Available from Humanities and Science
• Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations: Available from Humanities, Science, and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Domestic Students

• Definition: Citizens of Australia or New Zealand, permanent residents of Australia, or Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa holders.
• Application Process: Available on the Curtin University website.

FAQs

• Frequently Asked Questions: Available on the Curtin University website.

Contact

• Curtin Connect: Available on the Perth campus, building 102.
• Phone: 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays (Tuesday from 9:30am)
• Email: Available on the Curtin University website.

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