GEOLOGY 3019 - Field Geoscience Program III

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to independent geological mapping and the construction of geological maps. You will develop the skills required to interpret and solve geological relationships at a variety of scales, and synthesise them into four-dimensional models that describe the geological evolution of terrains. These skills include hand specimen and outcrop geology, mapping and stratigraphic analysis at a range of scales, aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing and the integration of geophysical datasets into geological mapping and interpretation. Thus, the course will draw upon the principals of structural geology and combine them with an understanding of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock systems. Fieldwork will focus on the Precambrian terrains of southern and/or central Australia, however the acquired skills will be transferable into any aged geological system. This course will include a field trip with 10 days of field mapping. Details will be provided at the start of the course.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOLOGY 3019
Course	Field Geoscience Program III
Coordinating Unit	Earth Sciences
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	12 hours of workshops plus a 10 day field trip in the mid-Semester break
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	GEOLOGY 2501, GEOLOGY 3013 & GEOLOGY 3016
Assumed Knowledge	GEOLOGY 2500 & GEOLOGY 2502
Assessment	Field work assignments, workshop reports

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Alan Collins

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

	A successful student in this course should be able to:
1	Recognise minerals and lithologies in the field (and document them);
2	Synthesise their own observations within the context of published research to understand their fieldwork regions in a broader geological context;
3	Measure and properly record structural orientation information;
4	Interpret geological field observations within the context of the geological evolution ofthe mapping region;
5	Construct geological maps and cross-sections

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2, 4, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	4,5
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1-5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1-5
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	2
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1-5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Geological compass, hand lens, field notebook

Emotional intelligence and self-awareness

Excellent time management

A list of requirements for the field mapping camp will be provided prior to the trip.

Recommended Resources

There are no mandatory readings or textbooks for this course. However, as this course is primarily that of geological mapping, one might consider some preliminary reading about techniques of
geological mapping in upper-crustal as well as high-grade (mid-low crust) terranes. Suggested reading of fieldwork-related topics includes:

-        McClay, K.R. (1991) The mapping of geological structures. Wiley & Sons, 168 pp. ISBN-10: 0471932434.

-        Passchier, C.W., Myers, J.S., Kroner, A. (1991) Field geology of high-grade gneiss terranes. Springer-Verlag, 150 pp. ISBN-10:0387530533.

-        Davis, G.H, Reynolds, S.J. (1996) Structural geology of rocks and regions. Second edition, Wiley and sons, 776 pp. ISBN-10:0471526215

-        Sawyer, E.W. & Brown, M. (eds.) (2008) Working with Migmatites. Mineralogical Association of Canada, Short Course Series, Volume 38, 158 pp. ISBN-10: 0921294468.

-        Passchier, C.W, Trouw, R.A.J. (2005) Microtectonics. 2005 edition, Springer-Verlag, 382 pp. ISBN-10: 3540640037.

In addition, key scientific papers that outline the current understanding of the evolution of the geology of central Australia may be provided to students after the field camp (i.e. at start of normal teaching weeks Semester 2), as these may be required as reading prior to the final written exam.

Online Learning

Course-related material is available through MyUni
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course consists of the following:
• 12 hours of workshops
• 10 day field geological mapping camp in the mid-semester break

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

Learning Activities Summary

The course content will include the following:

In-class practical exercises based around aspects of field geology, such as rock and mineral ID and description, recognition, naming and classification of different structural fabric generations, in-class interpretive geological mapping and cross-section exercises. Lecture material will cover topics of relevance to the practical exercises as well as fieldwork.

Field work: geological mapping in a region of outback Australia. Mapping will be for ~8–10 days (with extra time for transport to and from the field). An in-field quiz will be conducted at the end of the week in the field

Specific Course Requirements

This course has a compulsory ~8–10 day field trip to outback Australia and the practical work on the field trip is compulsory. Students are expected to be in the field doing mapping on each day of the field camp unless a medical situation that has been discussed with a staff member precludes that student.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes	Hurdle Yes/No	Outcomes being assessed/achieved	Due date
In-class practical workshops	Formative and Summative	30%	No	1,3-5	End of each week of practical class
Field Geological Map	Formative and Summative	40%	Yes	1,3-5	10 day field camp
Field Report	Summative	30%	No	1-5	Due by end week 11

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment Task	Requirement for hurdle	Is additional assessment available if student does not reach hurdle requirement	Details of additional assessment
Field Geological Map	50%	No; this is a map from a field trip and no additional assessment is possible
Practical workshops are compulstory	Satisfactory completion of all practicals	Yes	Missed practicals can be made up

Assessment Detail

In-class practical workshops (30%)
Students will submit completed practical exercises at the end of each week of class time. The in-class practical exercises will based around aspects of field geology, such as rock and mineral ID and description, recognition, naming and classification of different structural fabric generations, in-class interpretive geological mapping and cross-section exercises.

Field Geological Map (40%)
Students will construct a geological map based on ~8–10 days of geological field work during the field camp. The mapping exercise is designed to develop the skills required to: 1) interpret and solve geological relationships at a variety of scales; and 2) synthesise these relationships into four-dimensional models that describe the geological evolution of terranes.

The students work in small mapping groups for the week; however each student must submit their own geological map and as such, each student will be assessed individually for each map (as well as all other assessment items). Feedback for this map cannot be given during the camp, but will occur back in Adelaide.

Field Report (30%)
The students work independently under exam conditions for this exercise. The quiz is designed to serve three purposes: 1) to get students to synthesise field observations they have seen on the mapping camp, and be able to understand and interpret the local meaning of these observations; 2) reinforce field geological concepts, skills and tools used in geological mapping; 3) to have students working independently/individually rather than collectively. This test will not be based directly on the geological maps that the students produce. Inclement weather on any mapping days will result in the format and logistics of this test being adapted in order to maximise field mapping time for Field Geological Map above.

Submission

Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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