Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology and Earth Resources

Adelaide University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J

The Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology and Earth Resources will give you an in-depth understanding of Earth's external and internal systems, and its naturally-occurring mineral and energy resources. Your Geology courses will explore the composition and formation of Earth, the dynamic processes that have shaped it and continue to govern its evolution, and the methods for identifying and analysing geological data. Your Earth Resources courses will cover mineralogy, ore deposit processes and the formation and storage of energy resources in sedimentary basins. You'll gain practical skills throughout your studies through field mapping and the analysis of geochemical and geophysical datasets. You'll graduate ready to find employment in the minerals, energy and engineering sectors, or in government agencies and research institutions.

Structure

144 units

Subjects

  • Science of People, Society and the Future Planet SCIE1001
  • Data Skills for Scientists STAT1000
  • An Ethically Rich Life COREX001
  • Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone COREX002
  • Igniting Change: Ideas to Action COREX003
  • Proppa Ways, Future Practice COREX004
  • Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry COREX005
  • Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing COREX006
  • Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells BIOL1003
  • Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms BIOL1004
  • Foundations in Chemistry CHEM1000
  • Chemistry 1A CHEM1002
  • Chemistry 1B CHEM1003
  • Planet Earth EART1000
  • Earth, Climate and Life Systems EART1012
  • Foundations in Mathematics MATH1000
  • Calculus 1 MATH1004
  • Calculus 2 MATH1005
  • Foundations in Physics PHYS1000
  • Physics 1A PHYS1001
  • Physics 1B PHYS1002
  • Linear Algebra MATHX104
  • Differential Equations MATHX202

Standard entry requirements

  • Secondary education (Year 12).
  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET).
  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
  • Higher education study.
  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Adelaide City Campus International: $159,900 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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