Geosciences
COURSES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts - Research (Geography)
Master of Science - Research (Geography)
Master of Science - Research (Geology)
Master of Arts (Geography)
Master of Science (Geography)
Master of Science (Geology)
Graduate Diploma in Science
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Physical Geography and Environments
Human Geography and Environments
Geology
and other studies in Geoscience.
CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
The following areas of research are available to candidates undertaking
the Masters by Research degrees and the Doctor of Philosophy degree:
| Physical Geography |
Human Geography |
Quaternary studies
Australian prehistory
Coastal geomorphology
Fluvial geomorphology
Evolution of landforms
Soils and landscapes
Environmental impact
Environmental management
Remote sensing applications
Geographical information systems
Biogeography
Palynology
Natural hazards |
Agricultural geography
Asia-Pacific Rim
Environmental management
Rural Studies
Geographical information systems
Australian prehistory
Urban studies
Population studies
Health and welfare
Food resources and World economy
Economic restructuring
Cultural landscapes
Development Studies |
| Geology |
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Coal geology
Environmental geology
Environmental geochemistry
Hydrology
Igneous petrology
Isotope geochemistry
Marine Geoscience
Metamorphic petrology
Ore geology
Palaeontology and stratigraphy
Petroleum geology and oil shales
Sedimentology
Structural geology and tectonics
Volcanology |
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Students complete a major thesis and undertake a research project arranged
in consultation with the appropriate member of staff and approved by the
Head of Department before enrolment. PhD theses must make a major original
contribution to scientific knowledge in the chosen area of research.
Candidates enrol in GEOS999
Major Thesis. The degree carries a weighting of 48 credit points per year
for a minimum of 3 years.
Entry Requirements
Honours bachelor degree in a relevant discipline at Class II, Division
2 or higher (or equivalent).
MASTER OF ARTS - RESEARCH (Geography)
MASTER OF SCIENCE - RESEARCH (Geography)
MASTER OF SCIENCE - RESEARCH (Geology)
The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time
of 2 years (4 sessions), as follows
- 24 credit points (three 8 cp subjects) chosen in consultation with
the Head of School from the appropriate postgraduate program (listed
below) offered by the School of Geosiences, and
- a 48 credit point research project (GEOS944 Major Thesis)
The subject combination may be varied to take account of the individual
candidate's qualifications, objectives and study plan.
Students entering with a degree in Geosciences at the level of at least
Bachelor Honours Class 2, Division 2 may be awarded the 24 credit points
of coursework as advanced standing based on prior research training.
Minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor degree with at least the equivalent
of 24 credit points of Geosciences subjects in the relevant discipline.
MASTER OF ARTS (Geography)
MASTER OF SCIENCE (Geography)
MASTER OF SCIENCE (Geology)
These coursework programs have been devised to meet the needs of students
who wish to proceed to the postgraduate level in Geography or Geology
to enhance their qualifications in an area without undertaking a research
project.
students with a satisfactory background in Geosciences will be required
to complete subjects with a value of 48 credit points. Other students
will be required to complete postgraduate subjects with a value of 72
points. The subjects are grouped in three strands which reflect the major
research strengths of the school of Geosciences. Students are encouraged
to focus their studies on one of these strands. Entry to the program and
the choice of subjects require the approval of the Head of the School
of Geosciences.
Postgraduate Programs
| Master of Science and Master of Arts (Physical Geography
and Environments) |
| GEOS935 |
Research Report |
8 |
| GEOS941 |
Coastal Environments |
8 |
| GEOS942 |
Geomorphology of Rivers |
8 |
| GEOS943 |
Biogeography |
8 |
| GEOS945 |
Remote Sensing |
8 |
| GEOS946 |
Geographical Information Systems |
8 |
| GEOS948 |
Quaternary Studies |
8 |
| GEOS949 |
Soils, Landscape and Hydrology |
8 |
| GEOS952 |
Climate and Natural Hazards |
8 |
| Master of Science and Master of Arts (Human Geography
and Environments) |
| GEOS935 |
Research Report |
8 |
| GEOS946 |
Geographical Information Systems |
8 |
| GEOS951 |
Environmental Policy and Management |
8 |
| GEOS963 |
Population and Health: Dynamics, Analysis and Policy |
8 |
| GEOS964 |
Food and Development Studies |
8 |
| GEOS965 |
Change in the Asia-Pacific Rim |
8 |
| GEOS966 |
Urban and Regional Studies |
8 |
| GEOS967 |
Rural Studies |
8 |
| GEOS968 |
Cultural Heritage Management |
8 |
| Master of Science (Geology) |
| Autumn Session |
| GEOS914 |
Volcanology and Global Crises |
8 |
| GEOS919 |
Basin Setting and Analysis |
8 |
| GEOS920 |
Organic Petrology Analysis |
8 |
| GEOS923 |
Dynamic Earth |
8 |
| Spring Session |
| GEOS901 |
Isotope Geochemistry |
8 |
| GEOS904 |
Ore Genesis |
8 |
| GEOS917 |
Petroleum Geology |
8 |
| GEOS921 |
Environmental Geology |
8 |
| Autumn, Spring, and Annual Sessions |
| GEOS910
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Advanced topics in Geosciences A |
16 |
| GEOS911 |
Advanced topics in Geosciences B |
16 |
8. GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE
The Graduate Diploma in Science offers graduates lacking a major strand
of Geosciences in their degree the opportunity to acquire competence in
the discipline. Alternatively, Geosciences graduates may enrol in the
program in order to update, broaden and/or intensify their knowledge,
e.g. for teaching, or to equip themselves for work in applied fields such
as environmental studies, fuels or mining resources, or in urban, regional
or social planning. In addition to the University's Rules for Graduate
Diplomas, candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Science shall:
- complete Geoscience subjects to a value of not less than 48 credit
points from those listed in the General
Schedule, at least 24 credit points being for subjects
at the 300-level and the remainder at 200-level, provided
that by approval of the Head of School, up to 12 credit
points at 200-level may be obtained for cognate subjects
offered by another Department;
- not include in the diploma program subjects which, in the opinion
of the Head of School, are substantially equivalent in content to those
for which credit has already been obtained towards some other degree
or diploma;
- have their program approved by the Head of School before enrolling;
- successfully complete the graduate diploma program in not more than
four academic sessions.
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