To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the
Aims
Environmental geology is geology or geoscience applied to the living environment of humans. This course will examine how geological processes and hazards influence human activities and how human activities influence the earth environment. Geology is the study of the earth including its oceans, rivers, atmosphere, as well as the solid earth of rock and soil. In order to assess and find solutions to environmental problems, a comprehensive knowledge of how the earth works is fundamental.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the major students will be able to:
- know and understand the fundamentals of earth science relevant to human and environmental context
- understand and describe basic processes of geology, hydrology and ecology and how these disciplines were developed
- analyse and critically evaluate information, data and concepts pertaining to earth science and be able to apply relevant scientific principles to solve problems using hypotheses, predictions, experiments and analysis of data
- design and implement earth science investigations using appropriate techniques, methods and ethics
- communicate their findings to general public, general scientific and managerial audiences in written and spoken format
- appreciate that earth science is multidisciplinary with links to many other science and technical disciplines
- work and learn independently and appreciate the need for continuing professional development
- contribute effectively as part of a team in order to achieve outcomes.
Program of study
Major - Environmental Geology - Year 1 topics
22.5 units comprising:
Core - Year 1 Topics
EASC1101 Earth and Environmental Sciences (4.5 units)
EASC1102 Marine Sciences (4.5 units)
GEOG1001 Environment and Society (4.5 units)
STEM1002 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (4.5 units)
Option - Year 1 Topics
Plus at least one of:
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units)
STAT1122 Biostatistics (4.5 units)
Major - Environmental Geology - Year 2 topics
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 2 Topics
ENVS2731 Coastal Processes (4.5 units)
ENVS2752 Geological Processes (4.5 units)
STEM2001 Remote Sensing for all Disciplines (4.5 units)
Option - Year 2 Topics
4.5 units from the listed options^
Major - Environmental Geology - Year 3 topics
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 3 Topics
ENVS3731 Ecohydrology (4.5 units)
ENVS3750 Field Studies in Environmental Disciplines (4.5 units)
ENVS3752 Geology of Australia (4.5 units)
Option - Year 3 Topics
4.5 units from the listed options^
^Option List
EASC2702 Global Climate Change (4.5 units)
EASC3741 Physical Hydrogeology (4.5 units)
EASC3782 Contaminant and Tracer Hydrology (4.5 units)
ENGR2832 Engineering Geology and Geomechanics (4.5 units)
ENVS3791 Coastal Environments (4.5 units)
GEOG3040 Environmental Impact Assessment (4.5 units)
STEM1003 GIS Airborne and Ground Data Capture for all Disciplines (4.5 units)
STEM2002 Applied Problem Solving with Computers (4.5 units)
