UNSW Handbook Plan - Geology

Geology - GEOLE13400

Plan Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts&Social Science
	School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
	Contact: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au
	Program: 3400 - Arts
	Award(s):
	Bachelor of Arts (Major)

Plan Outline

This plan is for Arts students who wish to undertake a Major sequence in Geology.

Geology is the study of the nature and evolution of our Earth. It spans many areas, including the relationship between humans and the physical environment. Geology is an important complement to other disciplines in Arts and Social Studies for those wishing to pursue careers in various areas of public and corporate policy, including resource assessment, environmental regulation, environmental management and urban planning.

Plan Structure

A major sequence in Geology comprises 12 Level 1 units of credit and 30 Upper Level units of credit, including at least one and not more than two Level 3 courses. MSCI6300 is considered to be a Level 3 course. Course selection must be made in consultation with the Geology program advisor, Dr David Cohen.

Level 1 Courses

GEOS1111 Fundamentals of Geology (6 UOC)
GEOS1211 Environmental Earth Science (6 UOC)

Upper Level

GEOS2071 Life through Time (6 UOC)
GEOS2101 Sedimentary Enviroments (6 UOC)
GEOS2171 Earth Structures (6 UOC)
GEOS2181 Earth Materials (6 UOC)
GEOS2291 Ground and Surface Water (6 UOC)
GEOS3131 Field Mtds & Mapping (6 UOC)
GEOS3141 Mineral and Energy Resources (6 UOC)
GEOS3281 Envi & Contaminant Geochem (6 UOC)
MSCI6200 Coastal Monitoring Techniques (6 UOC)
MSCI6300 Coastal Environment Assessment (6 UOC)

Honours
Honours level study is available for this plan. For details, see the Honours plan entry. A direct link is provided below:

GEOLEH3970

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