*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Provides a broad understanding of the composition and structure of the Earth and its location in the Solar system. Topics include the Solar System, Plate tectonics, the recognition and significance of rocks and minerals, volcanic and sedimentary processes, metamorphism and the origin of mountain belts.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: practical exam(s) (15%), field skills (15%), 1x2-hr exam in June (50%), continuous assessment (20%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 3xl-hr lecture, 1x3-hr lab weekly (13 wks), 1 day of excursions
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
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Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle, P Beauty Point. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Y Hong Kong.
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