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GEOL110 Geology and the Environment I
Updated: 14 December 2007| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | GEOL 101 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | John Paterson (jpater20@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit provides an overview of the gross structure of planet Earth, geological time, the materials that make up Earth's crust, the processes that operate to form these materials, the processes that modify the landscape, the occurrences of natural resources (minerals, fossil fuels and groundwater), geologic hazards (volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides), and various environmental problems related to soils, water resources, the atmosphere, energy and mineral resources. Resources include access to the UNE website, containing links to online reference material, as well as access to discussion boards. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |