Found 1159 study abroad units
EGH471 Advanced Water Engineering
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Water engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this advanced unit to analyse surface water systems including rivers, creeks and reservoirs, and to undertake design of related hydraulic structures including bridges, culverts and dams. You will continue to develop your knowledge of water engineering in the context of technical, practical and stakeholder perspectives. You will learn the hydrologic cycle and its applications in runoff estimations, probability and risk based flood analysis, estimating design floods, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and water sensitive urban design concepts. You will work together with peers on assessing catchments for their hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics, modelling floods using software tools and designing simple hydraulic structures. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB123 Civil Engineering Systems, EGB124 Engineering for the Environment, and EGB371 Engineering Hydraulics.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH472 Advanced Highway and Pavement Engineering
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Road planning and design and pavement design are prominent civil engineering activities for the safe, efficient and sustainable movement of people and goods. Civil engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn in this unit to meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn road design, road safety, alignment and coordination, road drainage, basic intersection design, and road pavement design. You will further develop your personal and professional attributes, especially independent and collaborative strategies in team working, including reflective practice, to manage a civil infrastructure planning and design project in a timely manner with a focus on delivering outcomes. Emphasis is placed on your awareness of risk, ethics and socio-cultural perspectives in civil engineering practice.This unit draws upon your learning in EGB272 Traffic and Transport Engineering. EGH479 Advances in Civil Engineering Practice will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH473 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Geotechnical engineers use knowledge and skills bases that you will learn about in this advanced unit to undertake site investigation, evaluate slope stability, design retaining walls, design shallow foundations and deep foundations, and analyse and design rock systems. You will continue to develop your knowledge of geotechnical engineering in the context of technical, practical, and stakeholder perspectives. You will also continue to develop your personal and professional attributes, especially teamwork, time and resource management, communication, and reflective practice. This unit draws upon your learning in EGB373 Geotechnical Engineering. EGH479 Advances in Civil Engineering Practice will build upon this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH475 Advanced Concrete Structures
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Structural engineers use knowledge and skills basis that you will learn in this advanced unit to create innovative solutions to complex planning and design problems about concrete structures to meet stakeholders' needs. You will continue to learn about loading, design standards, analysis and design of concrete structural systems and elements, economical and sustainable design, computer modelling, and professional design reporting and drawing. You will further develop your personal and professional attributes, especially teamwork, time and resource management, communication, and reflective practice. This unit draws upon your learning in structural units of the civil engineering major, in particular EGB375 Design of Concrete Structures.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EGH479 Advances in Civil Engineering Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Civil engineers use their full breadth of knowledge and skills bases to develop solutions to complex infrastructure planning and design problems that meet stakeholders' needs. In this final unit of the civil engineering major you will be presented with such a complex problem and in developing a solution you will hone your skills in critical review, analysis, synthesis and creativity. You will continue to develop your ability to communicate advanced knowledge and concepts in written, modelled and graphical forms to technical and non-technical audiences. You will hone your abilities in team working, reflective practice, and time and resource management. Emphasis is placed on your understanding of risk, ethics and stakeholder perspectives. This unit draws upon your learning throughout the civil engineering major.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ENN523 Advanced Network Engineering
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This is an advanced-level networks unit highlighting the systems approach and top-down method for service-oriented planning and design of large-scale computer networks. It introduces the theory and methodology to assemble various network technologies in a cohesive fashion for network planning and design to address the connectivity, scalability, reliability, security, quality-of-service, cloud data centres, and other recent developments of networks. Computer networks have become an integrated part of the fundamental infrastructure in modern industries and societies. Building new networks or upgrading existing networks requires a deep understanding of the concepts and principles of advanced network engineering and particularly network architecture. This advanced network engineering unit helps develop such a deep understanding. The knowledge and skills developed from this unit are relevant to networks and cybersecurity, and other related majors.
ENN524 Mobile Network Engineering
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Wireless communications, mobile networks and Internet of Things have been widely deployed and integrated into various mobile platforms for value-added services. This unit highlights the recent advances in wireless local area and wireless wide area networks, vehicular networks and Internet of Things with focus on basic principles, selected standards and protocols. The unit also provides an overview for mobile satellite systems and navigation satellite systems and applications
ERB110 Earth's Dynamic Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Earth Science impacts every aspect of modern life. The concepts of Earth Science are fundamental not only to the field of geology, but also to climate science, environmental science, natural resource management, water security, civil and geotechnical engineering and society at large. This introduction to Earth Science and its applications, includes earth cycles and materials (minerals and rocks), geospatial mapping, geological history, physical geography and landforms. Additionally, the unit provides accessible examples of the use of scientific reasoning for understanding complex natural systems. Earth's Dynamic Systems is a foundation unit for further studies in Earth Science, but more importantly, serves as a broad introduction to the very world we live on and to science in general. Such a background is highly desirable for any informed citizen for understanding complex issues around resources, climate, environment, and societal development.
ERB111 Earth and Planetary Evolution
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In ERB111 Earth & Planetary Evolution, you will focus on key events in the history of our planet and the solar system – the formation of our planet, the concept of geologic time, the origin of the oceans and atmosphere, and the evolution of life. You will learn about the connections between the evolution of life and physical planetary processes and events, to appreciate the complexity of life that exists on Earth today. This provides a fundamental introduction to astrobiology and geological time and prepares you for a more in-depth exploration of Earth system connectivity, biodiversity, natural hazards, environmental management, and climate change.
ERB201 Destructive Earth: Natural Hazards
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In ERB201 Destructive Earth, we will focus on the Science of Natural Hazards. By understanding the conditions and processes that lead to, and cause, severity of natural processes such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, cyclones, tornadoes, storms/blizzards, floods, bushfire, and asteroid impacts, you will be better informed as to why there are natural hazards and disasters, and how to prepare and mitigate for future events that will have a range of social, economic and political impacts. We will build on the knowledge and skills developed in Year 1 to provide you with a global perspective of how we, as a society, will continually be confronted by natural hazards.
ERB202 Marine and Atmospheric Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Oceans make up 70% of the Earth's surface, yet less than 5% of them have been explored. There is therefore still much to learn about the marine environment, marine resources, and management, and how oceans affect atmospheric circulation. This unit takes a bottom-up approach introducing students to the major geological processes and geomorphology features that shape the ocean floor, dynamic sediments and biology that are sourced and distributed by ocean currents and chemistry, followed by an overview of the factors governing ocean circulation and ocean water properties and finally looking at how oceans affect atmospheric circulation and climate. The interaction of all these processes has a direct societal impact such as management of marine resources, including the Great Barrier Reef, infrastructure, natural hazards, weather patterns, and climate change.
ERB203 Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides you with an introduction to sedimentology and stratigraphy, incorporating sediments and sedimentary rocks and how they relate to depositional environments. The unit focuses on the link between features preserved in sedimentary rocks and what those features tell us about how the rock was emplaced, the environment it was emplaced into and the subsequent burial history of the rocks. Sedimentology and stratigraphy is a fundamental part of the education of any earth scientist, and especially of those who wish to be involved in fossil fuel (i.e., coal, petroleum and gas) exploration, water resource exporation and management, and environmental geology, such as geosequestration of carbon dioxide, landscape remediation and soil science, investigation of extreme events (e.g., landslides, tsunami and storm surge) and climate change.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB204 Deforming Earth: Fundamentals of Structural Geology
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit develops the knowledge and skills required to recognise, classify, describe, record, and interpret deformation structures in rocks, from the scale of millimetres to kilometres. Rock deformation driven by plate tectonics is a fundamental process that shapes the lithosphere of our planet and the complex 3D spatial distribution of rocks within it. It is integral to the study of the solid Earth and touches almost all geological disciplines.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB206 Petrology
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Igneous and metamorphic rocks comprise the bulk of the Earth and are formed by geological processes, many of which cannot be directly observed as they occur at relatively high temperature and pressure within the Earth. The structure, texture, mineralogy and chemical composition of igneous and metamorphic rocks provide the fundamental clues from which the origin of these rocks can be interpreted. This information can then be used to address larger scale geologic issues, such as the tectonic development of mountain ranges or plate boundaries, and magma source regions and eruptive history of volcanoes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB220 Minerals in Society
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Minerals in Society is the study of minerals and rocks that form the solid Earth, with a focus on how minerals and their elemental building blocks are used in society. Indeed, modern society has been built on humankind’s ability to exploit the physical and chemical properties of minerals. The study of minerals is essential for understanding the structure and composition of the earth, detailed processes of the rock cycle, and how minerals are the source of metals needed for a sustainable future.
ERB221 Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Sedimentary rocks cover most the Earth's surface and are arranged into layers that record the planet's evolution over large periods of geological time. The study of sedimentary rocks (sedimentology) and sequences of layers in the Earth’s crust (stratigraphy) can help unravel sedimentary processes, depositional environments and the burial history of the rocks. This allows scientists to develop a detailed geological history of an area, including modern and ancient climate variations, landscape evolution and exploration for resources. Sedimentology and stratigraphy are a fundamental part of the education of any earth scientist, and especially those who wish to be involved in energy and mineral resource exploration, water resource exploration, climate science and management and environmental geology, such as geo-sequestration of carbon, landscape remediation, soil science and investigation of extreme events (e.g., landslides, tsunami and storm surge).
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB222 Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Igneous rocks comprise the bulk of the Earth's crust and are formed by geological processes, many of which cannot be directly observed as they occur at relatively high temperature and pressure within the Earth. The structure, texture, mineralogy and chemical composition of igneous rocks therefore provide fundamental clues from which the origin of these rocks can be interpreted. This information can then be used to address larger scale geologic issues, such as the hazard risk and future eruptive potential of volcanoes, constraining magma generating processes and source regions deep within the Earth that lead to a diverse spectrum of magma compositions generated and erupted at the Earth's surface, and the tectonic development of plate boundaries.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB223 Structural Geology
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit develops the knowledge and skills required to recognise, classify, describe, record, and interpret deformation structures in rocks, from the scale of millimetres to kilometres. Rock deformation driven by plate tectonics is a fundamental process that shapes the lithosphere of our planet and the complex 3D spatial distribution of rocks within it. Deformation structures control the strength of the lithosphere, generate earthquakes, enable the generation of volcanoes and intrusions, make up the fastest fluid pathways in the lithosphere, and play a key role in the formation of most resource deposits. Therefore, Structural Geology is integral to understanding the solid Earth, touches almost all geological disciplines, and is also important to resource, civil, and mechanical engineers.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB301 Chemical Earth
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Earth Science examines the interaction of physical, biological and chemical processes in the fractionation and differentiation of the Earth. Geochemistry is therefore an essential component of understanding the origin of the Earth, its evolution through time and the functioning of systems that are active today. This unit aims to apply and develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills, to use and apply a wide range of geochemical tools available to the modern scientist to address a variety of geological and environmental problems.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB302 Applied Geophysics
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Applied geophysics provides geoscientists with the tools to investigate the generally inaccessible subsurface. These tools enable us to detect temporal and spatial changes in the physical properties of Earth. Knowledge of material properties such as density, electrical resistivity, magnetisation, elasticity and natural radioactivity is essential for the exploration of minerals, hydrocarbons and groundwater. Beyond exploration geophysical methods are used in disciplines as diverse as plate tectonics, environmental geology, engineering geology, and seismic hazard assessment.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB303 Energy Resources and Basin Analysis
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The vast majority of the world's energy is derived from fossil fuels. Advanced concepts of stratigraphy and basin analysis are fundamental for exploration, evaluation, exploitation and conservation of oil, gas, coal and water in sedimentary rocks. Knowledge of subsurface geologic methods using core, well and geophysical data is essential for anyone wishing to enter the petroleum, coal or strata-bound minerals industry. This unit will cover advanced basin analysis concepts and combine project based learning and practical exercises to provide insight into the exploration of petroleum and other natural resources.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB304 Dynamic Earth: Plate Tectonics
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
How we think about Earth processes and evolution has been revolutionised by the recognition that rigid plates forming the outer layer of the Earth move relative to one another and interact at their boundaries. This notion is a cornerstone of the unifying theory of Plate Tectonics. In this unit, you will be introduced to the driving mechanisms of motion and deformation within of the Earth and how they relate to the driving forces of Plate Tectonics. You will become familiar with the igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary responses associated with specific tectonic environments, and how they have evolved through Earth's evolution. This is a synthesis course integrating all knowledge that you have gained from your Earth Science Major units.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB305 Geological Field Methods
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Field experience is an essential part of the professional training of geologists, environmental scientists, and natural resource specialists in general. The theory and practice of methods to recognize, map, measure, and interpret important geological features and characteristics are essential to the study of geology. Methods of mapping, orientation, and interpretation are necessary skills for resource assessment, geo-exploration, and environmental impact assessment. This unit assumes knowledge of geological principles and methods, namely structural geology and basic petrology and petrography (sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks). It provides professional experiences that are essential for the employability for geology graduates.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB306 Earth's Mineral Resources
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A mineral resource represents an enrichment of an element or mineral that can be mined for a profit, and Australia's wealth and future economic growth depend largely on these resources. Develop a theoretical background and understanding of the major aspects of mineral resource formation; develop the practical skills to describe and interpret mineralised rocks and their host sequences; and plan and execute an exploration program. Learning approaches include, lectures (including guest industry lectures) and practical sessions using samples from famous ore bodies across the globe (hand samples and thin sections for microscopic study). Students are assessed based on a group project and theoretical and practical exams. Many students find the semester-long mineral exploration group project a highlight, as students get an opportunity to use a variety of real datasets to ‘explore’ for mineral prospects. The JK Education Endowment Award is given to the group with the top mark.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB310 Groundwater Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit focuses on the origin, occurrence and movement of groundwater; aquifer properties; chemistry and quality of groundwater; exploration methods for groundwater; drilling methods and well testing equipment; assessment of groundwater problems, both supply and quality; and introduction to modelling of groundwater systems. Groundwater resources of Australia and current issues associated with these resources are covered.This unit builds on knowledge of soil and water chemistry from “Soils” and “Environmental pollution”. Through working on real world assessment tasks, you will learn how to collect, analyse and interpret groundwater data. These skills will prepare you for any role where groundwater may be encountered (including government, industry and consulting roles).
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB311 Dynamic Atmosphere
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Building on the foundation of atmospheric science laid in PQB360, this unit will provide enhanced understanding of chemical and physical processes that are responsible for structure, composition and properties of the atmosphere. Students will gain deeper understanding of aerosol and cloud formation, their interaction with solar radiation and role in global climate, as well as chemical transformations that govern abundance of important atmospheric trace species in both gas and aerosol phase. This knowledge will provide students with the background to understand current issues, such as stratospheric ozone depletion, impact of volcanoes on climate, air pollution and photochemical smog, acid rain and climate change.
ERB331 Field Methods
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Field experience is essential for the professional training of geologists, environmental scientists, and natural-resource specialists. The conduct of geological and environmental research, geo-exploration, environmental impact assessment, and resource assessment require that practitioners are skilled in methods for mapping, map reading and interpretation, orientation and geo-location in the field, the interpretation of the exposed rock record, and the ethical and legal requirements of land access. This class introduces the theory and application of methods to recognize, map, document, and measure the three-dimensional rock inventory of an area to derive an interpretation of its geological evolution. Assumed knowledge includes fundamental geological principles and methods, namely structural geology, basic petrology, and petrography (sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks). It provides professional experiences that are essential for the employability for geology graduates.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB332 Geophysics and Geodynamics
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Knowledge of the subsurface is essential for groundwater management, critical mineral exploration, natural hazard assessment, environmental studies, and civil engineering projects - including large-scale renewable resources like hydropower. Geophysics and geospatial science provides geoscientists and engineers with the tools to investigate the generally inaccessible subsurface. These tools enable us to detect temporal and spatial changes in the physical properties of the Earth, such as groundwater motion and seepage, contaminant plumes, mineralisation, or the strength and integrity of rockmasses. This unit covers the foundations of geophysics, seismology and geospatial data, with applications to the exploration, environmental and geotechnical sectors, including its importance to natural disaster risk management, such as landslide risk and seismic hazard assessment.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
ERB333 Resourcing the Green Shift
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Overwhelming consensus supports the shift to ‘green’ technologies to mitigate against global warming and ensure humans live more sustainably. This shift is dependent on our ability to discover enough of the critical minerals needed for these technologies. A mineral resource represents an enrichment of an element or mineral that can be mined for a profit, and Australia's wealth, economic growth, and contribution to the green transition depend largely on these resources. In this unit you will develop a theoretical background and understanding of the major aspects of mineral resource formation; apply practical skills to describe and interpret mineralised rocks and their host sequences; and plan and execute an exploration program for critical minerals. Students are assessed based on a group project and theoretical and practical exams.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
EUB002 Numeracy: Examining Barriers for Learners
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- School/discipline
- School of Education
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
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Unit synopsis
Numeracy is a crucial component of education; however, many learners continue to cite concerns over their numeracy skills well into adulthood. Educators across disciplines and areas are needed in this area who have understandings, skills and expertise around potential barriers and equity issues in numeracy education. This unit will provide you with opportunities to explore several potential issues in numeracy education, and may include psychological, socioeconomic, cultural and/or biological factors. This unit will build on knowledge and expertise gained from core units of mathematics already studied as well as numeracy concepts explored within other curriculum subjects. This unit is critical to position you as a responsive, inclusive and resilient numeracy educator in your setting.