Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology and Palaeontology
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Our Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology and Palaeontology is all about digging into Earth's history through rocks and fossils. The degree is hands-on and holistic, covering broad skills and knowledge to prepare you for the field.You will explore sedimentology, stratigraphy, mineralogy, geochemistry - even extraterrestrial geoscience. Ever wonder what caused mass extinctions or how climates changed over time? How mountain ranges and ocean basins form? What geological processes lead to the preservation of fossils? Using field data and lab techniques, You will tackle these questions and more. You'll gain practical skills through extensive fieldwork - mapping rock formations, collecting fossil specimens and analysing them in the lab. Site visits and field trips will allow you to exploresome of Earth's oldest multicellular life in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges and the remains of Australia's giant mammals in the Naracoorte Caves.
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
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $159,900 | No |
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