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Engineering and Environmental Geology
Undergraduate | USA-ENR120 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
Dig into the physical environment and unearth the interaction between people and construction. Reveal engineering impacts on the environment. Expose Earth’s surface materials and the geological processes caused by people and the natural environment.
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
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Engineering and Environmental Geology
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- recognise the significance of rock and mineral properties on engineering and environmental problems
- outline the structure and composition of the Earth, and the relationship of plate tectonics to Earth processes
- describe a range of techniquies that can be used to investigate geological features
- contribute to informed discussion about the impact of geological phenomena on environmental issues
- identify engineering activities that have environmental impacts, and propose effective solutions to environmental problems
- record information about geological field relationships and use it to construct and interpret simple geological maps.
- Common geological materials
- Engineering impact on geology and the environment
- General environmental considerations
- Climate considerations
- Field geology
The aim of this subject is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to develop an understanding and appreciation of the processes and materials of the physical environment and the interaction between these and human activity and constructions.
Please note: This subject has an on-campus attendance requirement. For more information, please visit the On-campus Schedules section of the degree page.
- Theory & practical (45%)
- Exercises (20%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - This subject has a 3 day on-campus attendance requirement. The on-campus schedule for Study Period 1 2018 is 9am Monday 9 April 2018 to 4pm Wednesday 11 April 2018.
- Equipment requirements - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.
- Other requirements -
Travel and accommodation resources
- Map of Mawson Lakes Campus
- UniSA advice on temporary accommodation (Information on student accommodation, backpackers, affordable hotels, serviced apartments, Aboriginal hostels)
- Getting to Mawson Lakes (including links to the Adelaide Metro transport system)
Financial support
- Please note that you may also be eligible for a travel subsidy from OUA.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.