Field Methods and Mapping - GEOS3131


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
	Course Outline: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Pre-requisites: GEOL1111/GEOS1111 or GEOL1211/GEOS1211 or GEOS1701
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course provides opportunity to undertake an extended field mapping exercise in a seleted area of the state. The course will cover practical geological mapping techniques, general field skills, and the integration of stratigraphic, lithological, structural and palaeontological concepts. Use of remote sensed and geophysical imagery of the area to be mapped will be included. This course may be run in conjuction with other universities.

Note/s: A field mapping camp, up to 6 days in duration, forms the principal component of the course and students will incur some personal costs.