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GEOLOGY 1100UAC - Planet Earth

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: University of Adelaide College
Restriction: Available only to University of Adelaide College students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Incompatible: GEOLOGY 1104BR, GEOLOGY 1104UAC
Assessment: Written exams, assignments, practical work
Syllabus:

Volcanoes; the only earth process not trying to kill Australians. Why is it that we have no active volcanoes? Will that always be the case? Why does Australia have earthquakes? Could we have a 10.0 magnitude quake? As Will Durant said "Civilisation exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice". Enrol in Planet Earth to find answers to these questions. We'll play games of stones, where you'll learn to classify every mineral and rock you're bound to see in your life. Field trips will take us to the coast to see rocks in their natural habitat, you'll learn how to read history from the Earth, and enjoy the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to the real world. Successful completion of this course will allow continuation to Level II Geology courses.

Course Fees

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 11/08/2025 Wed 20/08/2025 Fri 19/09/2025 Fri 31/10/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
20382 LE01 30 30 29 Jul - 16 Sep Tuesday 10am - 11am Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 12pm - 1pm Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 10am - 11am Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 12pm - 1pm Mawson, G19, Mawson Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21031 WR02 10 10 30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
28883 WR01 20 20 29 Jul - 16 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 4pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 4pm Mawson, 134, Sprigg Room
Related Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28300 TT01 24 24 31 Jul - 18 Sep Thursday 8am - 10am 132 Grenfell St, 108, Teaching Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 8am - 10am 132 Grenfell St, 108, Teaching Room
28900 TT02 24 24 29 Jul - 16 Sep Tuesday 5pm - 7pm Darling West, B04, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 5pm - 7pm Darling West, B04, Teaching Room
Automatic Enrolment Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28300 TT01 24 24 31 Jul - 18 Sep Thursday 8am - 10am 132 Grenfell St, 108, Teaching Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 8am - 10am 132 Grenfell St, 108, Teaching Room
Automatic Enrolment Class: Fieldwork
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
20381 FL01 30 30 6 Sep - 6 Sep Saturday 9am - 5pm External, External, Off Campus