Geochemistry - GEOSB13936
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Contact: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
Program: 3936 - Adv Science/Social Science
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
Geochemistry is a broad discipline that integrates the knowledge and skills derived from various areas of science to investigate the source, fate and geochemical behaviour of various materials and the processes involved in geochemical systems operating in natural and human-altered environments.
Geochemistry contributes to the discovery and use of resources, sustainable development and the control or remediation of environmental pollution.
Geochemistry contributes to the discovery and use of resources, sustainable development and the control or remediation of environmental pollution.
Stream Structure
A major in Geochemistry is comprised of 90 units of credit of courses as follows:
- CHEM1031 Higher Chemistry A (6 UOC)
- CHEM1041 Higher Chemistry B (6 UOC)
- MATH1041 Stats for Life & Soc Sciences (6 UOC)
PLUS 12 UOC from:
- PHYS1111 Fundamentals of Physics (6 UOC) or PHYS1121 Physics 1A (6 UOC) or PHYS1131 Higher Physics 1A (6 UOC)
Stage 2
- BEES2041 Data Analysis: Life & Earth Sc (6 UOC)
- GEOS2181 Earth Materials (6 UOC)
PLUS 18 UOC from:
Stage 3
- GEOS3281 Envi & Contaminant Geochem (6 UOC)
- GEOS3761 Environmental Change (6 UOC)
PLUS 18 UOC from:
Honours
Students interested in completing Honours after studying a major in Geochemistry undertake Honours in Earth Science. For further infomation, please see the Earth Science Honours entry in this Handbook.
