Bachelor of Science (Geology/Economic Geology)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English (Chemistry, Maths B desirable)
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Townsville, Cairns (1st year only)

Level 1

Select 3 credit points (one subject) satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science from:

EA1002:03 Environmental Earth Science

or

EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth

Plus

3 credit points of either CH or CP level 1 subjects.

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 2

EA2220:03 Earth Materials

EA2300:03 Crustal Processes

EA2900:03 Introductory Field Geology

Plus

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

EA2110:03 Sedimentary Geology

EA2120:03 Palaeontology and Stratigraphy

EA2510:03 Earth Resources, Exploration and Environment

Level 3

EA3510:03 Geological Mapping

EA3511:03 Advanced Geological Mapping

and two of:

EA3100:03 Tectonics and Igneous Geology

EA3200:03 Metamorphism and Structure

EA3400:03 Ore Genesis

EA3610:03 Marine Geology and Palaeobiology

EA3800:03 Earth and Environmental Geochemistry

Plus

12 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Honours

Level 4 (Honours)

EA4101:12 Geology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

EA4102:12 Geology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

or

EA4201:12 Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

EA4202:12 Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

Note: There are other subjects available for students who wish to complete honours part-time. Students should contact the school for subject information.

Career Opportunities

Science graduates with a major in Geology/ Economic Geology are uniquely qualified to enter careers in the mining industry or government agencies with interests in natural resources. They locate new reserves of crude oil, gas, coal, minerals, uranium, precious metals and water, and, determine the most feasible way of extracting these resources and rehabilitating sites.

Professional Recognition

Both Bachelor of Science programs in earth science are recognised by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Graduates are eligible to join the following professional associations: Australian Institute of Geoscientists; Environment Institute of Australia; Geological Society of Australia; and The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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