EAE2532 Field geology and geological mapping
Faculty of Science
EAE2532 Field geology and geological mapping is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 15%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 56 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE2532
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE2532
1 unit list EAE2532 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The goal of this unit is to provide you with they key skills required to collect and analyse structural, lithological and stratigraphic data in the field, including how to construct and analyse geological maps. Relevant theoretical and practical background will be covered in blended learning workshops on-campus prior to leaving for the field. A seven-day intensive mapping camp in the Buchan area of eastern Victoria is a major component of the course.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical exercises in workshops15%
- Field-based activities55%
- Field report10%
- Oral examination15%
- Participation marks5%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the basic principles of geological mapping in a variety of settings;
- 2
Measurement and document structural, lithological and stratigraphic data in the field and use this data to analyse the geological evolution of a region;
- 3
Construct accurate geological maps and cross-sections based on acquired field data;
- 4
Analyse and interpret geological maps;
- 5
Demonstrate their comprehension of the origin of field-based geological information presented in the literature;
- 6
Synthesize large amounts of geological data and express the findings both orally and as a written scientific report;
- 7
Practice safe behaviour in the field.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops33 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- 7 days of field work plus two travel days over the mid-semester break (a total of 56 hours)
- One 3-hour workshop
- One 3-hour workshop to follow up on field work and
- Five hours of independent study per week
Where it fits
EAE2532 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 EAE2532?
EAE2532 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EAE2532?
EAE2532 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EAE3512.
When is EAE2532 offered?
In 2021, EAE2532 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE2532?
The handbook expects about 56 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE2532 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 15% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include EAE2532?
EAE2532 is part of Earth science.