Bachelor of Geology
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Course Code | 56010 |
Version | 2 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English (Chemistry and Maths B recommended) Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
English Language Requirements |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Candidates who have not completed either Chemistry or Maths B to Year 12 are required to undertake the corresponding preparatory subjects in Year 1 of the course. |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
SC1102:03 Systems Modelling and Visualisation
PLUS
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
or
CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
Level 2
EA2220:03 Earth Materials
EA2510:03 Earth Resources, Exploration and Environment
EA2900:03 Introductory Field Geology
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
MA 2 401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis
Level 3
EA3100:03 Earth Dynamics
EA3200:03 Deformation, Metamorphism and Hydrothermal Fluids
EA3400:03 Ore Genesis
EA3510:03 Geological Mapping
EA3511:03 Advanced Geological Mapping
EA3800:03 Earth and Environmental Geochemistry
Options
CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry
or
Any level 1 Science subject
PLUS
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
or
Any level 1 Science subject
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of BZ, CH, CP, EV, MA, MB, PH or SC level 1 subjects
PLUS
EA2300:03 Crustal Processes
or
EA2110:03 Introduction to Sedimentology
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of EA and EV level 2 subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of specified EA level 3 subjects
EA3005:03 Minesite Rehabilitation
EA3007:03 Field Studies in Tropical Water and Soil Science
EA3008:03 Advanced Hydrology
EV3018:03 Professional Vacation Placement
EV3404:03 Field Studies in Tropical Geography
EV3502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
EA3650:03 Sedimentary Environments and Energy Resources
Campus
COURSE AVAILALE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | |
Cairns |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 18 credit points for the course Maximum of 6 credit points at level 3 |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the degree and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as a separate graduate entry course |
Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |