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GEOS125: Earth Dynamics
Discover how the solid Earth works—investigate the dynamic link between plate tectonics and Earth evolution. This introductory unit is suitable for all students including those wanting to try a natural science. It explores the composition and structure of our planet and the dynamic processes that change our environment. Students become skilled at geoscience techniques that permit detailed study of the Earth and explore via case studies modern sedimentary environments; volcanoes and volcanic hazards; and economic geology. The unit provides a background in geoscience for further studies in geology, geophysics, geography, museum studies, geomorphology, soils, astronomy and environmental science; and insights into Earth materials and their relationship to the environment for students of economics, physics, archaeology, chemistry, biology, marine science and education. This unit involves eye-opening field trips in tutorial classes around campus and a day trip across the Blue Mountains.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 4 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year (Session Dates: 8 or 9 October (F1 or F2)) X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (Session Dates: 3-4 September, 8 October(F), 9 October) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Juan Carlos Afonso |
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| NCCW(s): | GEOS115 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences |
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