Program Overview

Introduction to the Geological Mapping Unit

The Geological Mapping unit, KEA310, is a 12.5 credit point course offered by the University of Tasmania, within the College/School of Sciences and Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, and Discipline of Earth Sciences. This unit is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of modern methods for geological mapping and field-based geological analysis.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Geological Mapping
• Unit code: KEA310
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School: Natural Sciences
• Discipline: Earth Sciences
• Coordinator: Doctor Robert Scott
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Interpret geological maps using current scientific theories and techniques in structural geology, metamorphic petrology, and geophysics
• Interpret the geological history of rocks and regions using various field- and laboratory-based methods
• Practice safe, responsible, and respectful approaches to fieldwork for the production of geological maps
• Synthesise and interpret geological information on maps, cross-sections, and stereographic projections
• Produce scientific reports adhering to conventions and professional practices of field geologists

Fee Information

The fee information for this unit is as follows:

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: Refer to more information on student contribution amounts
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: Refer to more information on student contribution amounts
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: Refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP

Requisites

Prerequisites

• KEA208
• KEA209

Teaching

The teaching pattern for this unit includes:

• A 5-8 day field trip to Broken Hill, NSW, or various locations in Tasmania, held prior to the start of the semester
• 14 x 1-hour lectures
• 6 x 1-hour tutorials
• 10 x 3-hour practical classes The assessment for this unit consists of:
• Assessment Task 3: Field trip report (15%)
• Assessment Task 1: Geological Mapping Exercise (25%)
• Assessment Task 2: Practicals (30%)
• Assessment Task 4: Final Exam (30%)

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Note

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.