Minor in Earth Science (MN0136) - University of Canberra

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Minor in Earth Science

Faculty	Discipline	Credit points
Faculty of Science and Technology	Academic Program Area - Science	12

Introduction

This minor develops an integrated understanding of the fundamental concepts and methods of earth science, particularly those relevant to surface and landscape processes. It provides students with a basic knowledge of geological processes and skills in landscape and resource assessment, land management and applied geochemistry. The minor is available to students across the University, including in the areas of Sustainability and Education. It also provides a foundation for students who may wish to extend their earth science knowledge through cross-institutional enrolment at other institutions.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Additional information

None.

Referenced courses

Requirements

Earth System Science (8101) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Chemistry 1a (1516) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Applied Geochemistry (8100) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Earth Surface Processes (8538) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Australian Landscapes, Regolith and Soils (8781) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Environmental and Forensic Geochemistry (10002) | 3 credit points — Level 3

Please Note: Units marked with an * are no longer active, however students who have completed these units may still count them towards completion of this major or minor.

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Minor in Earth Science (MN0136.1)