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Environmental Geology - GEOS375

This unit deals with the interaction of people and the geological environment, including issues arising from people's occupation and exploitation of the Earth. The unit covers both urban and resource geology, and geologic hazards. Students work on three projects based on realistic workplace scenarios including preparing tenders, data analysis and report writing using industry standard styles. One project involves collection of data at a field site. The lecture program includes invited speakers from industry and government.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: TBD)

Staff Contact(s): Dr Heather Handley
Prerequisites:

GEOS206 or GEOS260 Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): GEOS377
Unit Designation(s):

Technology

Science

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Faculty of Science

Timetable Information

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