EAE2522 Earth surface dynamics
Faculty of Science
EAE2522 Earth surface dynamics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE2522
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE2522
2 units list EAE2522 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit focuses on the methods used to decipher the geological history the Earth from the sedimentary rock record. Topics covered include sedimentology, sedimentary petrology, stratigraphy, physical volcanology and palaeontology. We will explore the formation of sedimentary basins in the context of plate tectonics and how basins and their resources are analysed using geophysical and geological observations.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessed practical workOther25%
- Three, intra-semester testsIn class test30%
- Final practical assessmentOther30%
- Field tripOther15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appreciate the global tectonic context of sedimentary basins;
- 2
Comprehend the principles of stratigraphy and how geologists determine the age of sedimentary and volcanic rocks;
- 3
Apply the techniques of sedimentology, physical volcanology, stratigraphy and palaeontology to reconstruct the geological and paleoclimate record of sedimentary basins;
- 4
Understand how basin evolution is evaluated by the use of geophysical techniques;
- 5
Apply geological principles to explore for and manage the resources and uses of sedimentary basins, including water and mineral resources, carbon capture and storage, and geothermal energy.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Two three-hour workshops per week
- One 2-day field trip
Where it fits
EAE2522 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Sandy Cruden
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Sandy Cruden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE2522?
EAE2522 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EAE2522?
EAE2522 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EAE2532 and EAE3512.
When is EAE2522 offered?
In 2021, EAE2522 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does EAE2522 have an exam?
No. EAE2522 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE2522?
EAE2522 is part of Earth science.