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Search : Index : Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
1. Specialisations offered
1.1. Geology
1.2. Atmosphere and ocean sciences
1.3. Environmental earth science
2. Additional subjects and majors
2.1. Geology
2.2. Atmosphere and ocean sciences
2.3. Environmental earth science
3. Bachelor of Science (Honours)
4. Further information
Subject Lists
Subject descriptions
100-level subjects
200-level subjects
300-level subjects
Subjects not offered in 2004
Earth sciences subjects available only to engineering students
The subjects presented in the School 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 major in earth sciences can be taken within three specialisations: geology; atmosphere and ocean sciences; environmental earth science (taken with the environmental science co-major). Geology subjects are concerned with all aspects of the solid earth, while atmosphere and ocean science subjects cover the external fluid components of our planet, the atmosphere and oceans.
Geology is presented through a range of subjects that match the range of aspects of the discipline. The early subjects provide a broad introduction to the processes that shape the earth and its environment, and proceed to comprehensive studies of the solid earth, its materials, and its evolution as a dynamic planet. The school values the practice of teaching through field experience highly, and many subjects include field classes.
The specialisation in atmosphere and ocean sciences will provide an appreciation of the principal wind and current systems, of the ways in which these two media interact with each other and with the land surface to influence weather and climate, and of the inherent variability of the earth's climate on a range of time scales.
The school offers a sequence which concentrates on those aspects of geology which are more directly applicable to the study of present-day environmental processes. This sequence is complemented by the environmental science major, listed on ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, and should only be taken in conjunction with that set of subjects.
After completing 625-101 Earth Sciences: The Global Environment, both 625-102 Understanding Planet Earth and 625-103 The Atmosphere and Oceans are available to students who wish to continue with their introduction to earth sciences.
Subjects from other departments can be selected at 200-level to prepare for a second major; chemistry, mathematics and statistics, environmental science, zoology, botany and geography are some of the possibilities which support various aspects of geology. The atmosphere and ocean sciences specialisation is also available.
Earth sciences 625-301, 625-302 plus two of 625-303, 625-304, 625-305, 625-307, 625-308 and 625-313 fulfil the requirements for the geology specialisation. Students wishing to undertake 600-311 or 600-312 as part of their major should consult with school staff. Students proceeding to honours in geology should include the field subject 625-313 and should discuss their plans with school staff.
Students may complete their degree by taking further subjects from the group described above, or by taking a major from another discipline.
Subjects from other departments can be selected at 200-level to prepare for a second major; physics, chemistry, mathematics and statistics, computer sciences and environmental science are possibilities which support various aspects of atmosphere and ocean sciences.
Earth sciences 625-331 and 625-332 fulfil the requirements for the atmosphere and ocean sciences specialisation.
Students may complete their degree by completing a second major from those listed in Planning a science major. Students wishing to undertake 600-311 or 600-312 as part of their major should consult with school staff.
Students undertaking this specialisation should take the subjects required for the environmental science co-major, together with the following subjects in earth sciences: 625-301, 625-302 and 625-307, plus one of 625-303, 625-304, 625-305, 625-308 and 625-313. (These fulfil the requirements for the geology specialisation). Students wishing to undertake 600-311 or 600-312 as part of their major should consult with school staff. Students proceeding to honours in geology should include the field subject 625-313 and should discuss their plans with school staff.
For information about the faculty and departmental entry requirements for the honours degree, please refer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours). These requirements should be considered when planning your course.
School of Earth Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 8344 7675
Fax: +61 3 8344 7761
Web: http://www.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au
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