Bachelor of Geology

Program Overview

This Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences program provides a comprehensive foundation in geology, environmental science, and related fields. Students develop skills in core subjects such as petrology, structural geology, and geological mapping. The program offers flexibility through elective options, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career aspirations. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in geoscience, environmental management, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core subjects
• Level 1
• CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry (or any Level 1, 2, or 3 or 5 Science subject if already satisfied via previous study)
• MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics (or any Level 1, 2, 3 or 5 Science subject if already satisfied via previous study)
• EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
• EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
• SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems or SC1109:03 Modelling Natural Systems-Advanced
• Level 2
• EA2220:03 Minerals and Magmas
• EA2510:03 Earth Resources, Exploration and Environment
• SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or SC2209:03 Quantitative Methods in Science-Advanced
• EA2110:03 Introduction to Sedimentology
• EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• EA2900:03 Introductory Outback Field Mapping
• Level 3
• EA3130:03 Advanced Petrology
• EA3210:03 Structural Geology and Tectonics
• EA3400:03 Ore Deposits and Critical Mineral Exploration
• EA3510:03 Geological Mapping
• EA3120:03 The Fossil Record: Dinosaurs and Vertebrates Through Time
• EA3650:03 Energy Resources and Basin Analysis
• EA3800:03 Earth and Environmental Geochemistry
• Options
• Select 3 credit points of subjects from List 1 (Breadth Subjects)
• PLUS
• Select 3 credit points of any Level 1, 2, 3, or 5 Science subjects
• PLUS
• Select 6 credit points of any Level 2 or 3 subjects
• PLUS
• Select 6 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
• List 1 (Breadth Subjects)
• BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
• BS1001:03 Introduction to Biological Processes
• BS1007:03 Introduction to Biodiversity
• CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
• CP1401:03 Problem Solving and Programming IEG1000:03 Engineering 1
• MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundation
• MA1580:03 Foundations of Data Science
• PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics 1
• SC1101:03 Science, Technology, and Truth
• Course structure - Articulation
• Level 1
• EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth*
• EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change*
• CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science*
• SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems*
• Level 2
• EA2006:03 Hydrology
• EA2007:03 Soil Properties and Processes for Management
• EA2220:03 Minerals and Magmas*
• EA2510:03 Earth Resources, Exploration, and Environment
• EA2900:03 Introductory Outback Field Mapping
• EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• SC2202:03 Quantitative Methods in Science
• Level 3
• EA3210:03 Structural Geology and Tectonics
• EA3120:03 The Fossil Record: Dinosaurs and Vertebrates Through Time
• EA3130:03 Advanced Petrology
• EA3400:03 Ore Deposits and Critical Mineral Exploration
• EA3510:03 Geological Mapping
• EA3650:03 Energy Resources and Basin Analysis
• EA3800:03 Earth and Environmental Geochemistry
• EA3008:03 Advanced Hydrology or EV2401:03 Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution
• EA5026:06 Special Studies
• EA5521:06 Minor Research Dissertation
• Options
• A 3 credit point subject from List 1
• List 1
• CP1404:03 Programming IICS2005:03 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
• EA2404:03 Earth's Climate: Past, Present, and Future
• EA3640:03 Advanced Environmental and Marine Geoscience Technologies and Applications
• EV3502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
• EV3506:03 Remote Sensing

Careers:

• Geoscientist
• Environmental geologist
• Management consultant
• Palaeontologist
• Teacher
• Academic