Graduate Diploma of Geoscience with a major in Geophysics
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Geoscience provides graduates in disciplines with little or no science background, with comprehensive knowledge in geology and/or geophysics, including volcanism, tectonics and mineral deposits. The program provides a pathway for students to become professional geoscientists, at a level that could articulate to Masters or higher degrees in geoscience.
Location
North Ryde
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 24 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level to 500 level | 12 |
| Completion of a major from the list below |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | either | GEOS112 | The Planet Earth | ||
| or | GEOS125 | Earth Dynamics | 3 | ||
| Required | GEOS205 | Introduction to Geophysics | 3 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | GEOS206 | Marine Depositional Environments | ||
| GEOS207 | Field and Laboratory Studies in Geoscience | ||||
| GEOS226 | Introduction to Field Geology | ||||
| GEOS272 | Geology of Australia - Global Perspectives | 6 | |||
| Required | 12cp from | GEOS305 | Environmental and Groundwater Geophysics | ||
| GEOS306 | Exploration Geophysics | ||||
| GEOS309 | Liquid Fuels and Energy Security | ||||
| GEOS345 | Data and Image Processing in Geophysics and Exploration | ||||
| GEOS385 | Global Tectonics | 12 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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