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Year 1 Forestry.
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr P Ades
Contact: 26 hours lectures, a 2-day field excursion, six 3-hour field or laboratory practicals, and 6 hours of self study instruction
Timetable: second semester
Objectives:
By completion of the subject the student should:
- Have a basic knowledge of the processes of surface rock and mineral formation.
- Understand the processes of formation of soils, landforms and landscapes.
- Be able to identify some indigenous forest species.
- Be aware of the scope and roles of the forest-based industries in Victoria.
Content:
Introduction to the landscape of south-eastern-Australia and the geological processes that resulted in the formation of that landscape. The relationship between crystalline structure, chemical composition and the physical properties of common minerals; rocks as aggregates of minerals; an introduction to igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and weathering processes. Introduction to the identification of some indigenous species and their habitats. Introduction to the forest-based industries in Victoria.
Assessment:
A written 3-hour written examination at the end of the semester, and up to four short assignments or tests based on practical work.
Prescribed texts:
Recommended texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 21)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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