Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science
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The subjects presented under the umbrella of 'Earth Sciences' cover all aspects of the study of the Earth -- its composition, and the workings of the many complex systems that together make up our planetary environment.
The School of Earth Sciences has two teaching components -- the Discipline Sections of Geology and Meteorology. Geology subjects are concerned with all aspects of the solid Earth, while Meteorology subjects relate to the external fluid components of our planet -- its atmosphere and oceans. In the following discussion, Geology subjects are covered first, followed by Meteorology subjects.
Earth Sciences 625-101 is a comprehensive introduction to the processes that shape the Earth and its environment and is a prerequisite for continuing with the study of Geology in succeeding years. Earth Sciences 625-101 is a first semester subject presented at both daytime and evening classes. Students who want to pursue Geology should take 625-101 in first semester and 625-102 in second semester.
Earth Sciences 625-101 and 625-102 with subjects selected from the following:
Earth Sciences 625-211, 625-212, 625-213, 625-214 with subjects selected from the following:
Earth Sciences 625-311, 625-312, 625-313 with subjects from 625-314, 625-315, 625-316, 625-317.
As for Geology Major
Earth Sciences 625-212, 625-213 with other relevant subjects
Earth Sciences 625-312, 625-317 with other relevant subjects
Earth Sciences 625-101, 625-102, Chemistry 610-120 or 610-140 or 610-160, Mathematics 618-121, 618-122, 618-141, 618-142, 618-161, 618-200, 618-130, 618-132 and Physics 640-120, 640-140 or 640-160
Earth Sciences 625-211, 625-212, 625-213, 625-214, Mathematics 618-231, 618-232, and Physics 640-252, with additional subjects from 200-level Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Geomechanics (Engineering), Earth Sciences (Meteorology), or other science disciplines.
Earth Sciences 625-311, 625-312, 625-391, 625-392, 625-393 with one further 300-level Earth Sciences subject
Earth Sciences 625-101, 625-102, Mathematical Sciences 617-141 or 617-142, Mathematics 618-121, 618-122, 618-141, 618-142, 618-162, 618-200, 618-130 or 618-132 and Physics 640-120, 640-140
Mathematics 618-231, 618-232, and 618-201 and 618-222, Physics 640-252, 640-251, 640-299 and either Physics 640-222, 640-223, 640-224, 640-225, 640-226, 640-228 or Physics 640-242, 640-243, 640-244, 640-245, 640-246, 640-248
Earth Sciences 625-391, 625-392, 625-393, with the remaining points of 300-level Physics subjects
Geophysics, as a 49 point set of subjects, can also be combined, for example, with Mathematics. Prospective Geophysics students are strongly advised to consult the Geophysics subject advisers in Earth Sciences.
Admission to Honours in Geology is normally open to students who have completed at least 55 points in 300-level Geology subjects, including at least two of 625-311, 625-312, 625-313, 625-314, 625-315, 625-316, 625-317.
Admission to Honours in Environmental Earth Sciences is normally open to students who have completed at least 37 points of 300-level Geology subjects, including 625-312 and 625-317.
Admission to Honours in Geophysics is normally open to students who have completed at least 30 points of 300-level Geophysics subjects.
Admission may be granted by the Head of the Department to students who have taken fewer than the specified points, provided they have completed relevant subjects in other departments.
The combination of subjects in Geophysics gives a broad understanding of the application of basic sciences to the problem of mapping of the Earth's interior. We will see how geological problems can be solved by the use of physical and mathematical principles. Particular emphasis is given to geophysical applications in the exploration for resources. Subjects 625-341 and 625-351 concentrate on the use of gravity, magnetic, and electrical field measurements in and around the Earth, and 625-342 and 625-352 examine the utility of seismic wave propagation in petroleum exploration.
The undergraduate subjects presented within Meteorology aim to provide students with a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the rapidly developing field of atmospheric science, and of the basic mechanisms underlying the structure of weather and climate. Where appropriate, attention is drawn to the various ways in which human activities are producing significant changes in these mechanisms, and thus in the patterns of weather and climate. All first-year subjects are of a largely non-mathematical nature and concentrate on the concepts of meteorology.
100-Level Subjects
Earth Sciences 625-101 and 625-113 together with subjects selected from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science.
200-Level Subjects
Earth Sciences 625-225 together with subjects selected from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science.
300-Level Subjects
Earth Sciences 625- 360, 625-361 and 625-362 with appropriate subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science.
400-Level Subjects
Students with an adequate background in Science, including such subjects as Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science, can take Meteorology at the 400 (Honours) level even if Meteorology has not been a component of their undergraduate course. It will be necessary for such students to undertake some 300-level Meteorology subjects (at an advanced level) as part of their 400-level studies.
Advanced lectures on specialised topics in Meteorology, Oceanography and Glaciology are given as part of the 400-level course (see 625-400 Meteorology). Details of these lectures, which are open to graduate students from other schools, are available from the School of Earth Sciences.
Note: 625-496 and 625-497 must be taken concurrently. To successfully complete the Honours program in Earth Sciences, students must obtain passes of 65% or better in both 625-496 and 625-497.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 10 1995 Last modified: Oct 10 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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