Field Geoscience Program 3

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EART 3003
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Course ID
200469
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Physics, Chemistry&Earth Scnce
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Fieldwork
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
80 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to independent geological mapping and the construction of geological maps, which are core skills for any earth science career.

Course learning outcomes

  • Recognise and document minerals and lithologies in the field
  • Synthesise their own observations within the context of published research to understand their fieldwork regions in a broader geological context
  • Measure and properly record structural orientation information
  • Interpret geological field observations within the context of the geological evolution of the mapping region
  • Construct geological maps and cross-sections

Prerequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science