Stream

Geochemistry - GEOSB13938

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Contact: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/

Program: 3938 - Adv Science/Soc Rsch & Policy

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.

Stream Structure

A major in Geochemistry is comprised of 90 units of credit of courses as follows:
PLUS 12 UOC from:

Stage 2
PLUS 18 UOC from:

Stage 3
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.
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