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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 the collection of data at a field site. The lecture program includes invited speakers from industry.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory)

Staff Contact(s): Earth and planetary sciences staff
Prerequisites:

39cp including (ENVE266 or GEOS206Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

GEOS207

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

Science

Technology

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Faculty of Science

Timetable Information

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