Unit

School Of Natural Sciences

Introduction to Earth SciencesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300232.1

Discipline: GEOLOGY

Student Contribution Band: NP

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
14511 - Geology 1

About this Unit
This unit is replaced in 2012 by 300822 - Introduction to Earth Science. This unit covers the nature of the earth's surface and physical processes operating on it; properties and behaviour of the crust of the earth; mineral products, especially energy, metals and water; maps and geologic structures; and minerals, rocks, fossils. Two one-day field excursions are undertaken.