A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory and field work, throughout the year.
SYLLABUS
An introductory course in the main branches of Geology.
Crystallography. Crystal form and growth; unit cell and space lattices; the concept of symmetry; elementary crystal structure; introduction to crystal classes and forms;
physical and chemical properties of crystals.
Mineralogy. Physical properties of minerals; elementary silicate structures; rock forming minerals; economic minerals, their occurrence and uses.
Petrology. Volcanoes and volcanic activity; igneous intrusions; igneous rocks, their origins and relationships; contact and regional metamorphism; metamorphic rocks; metasomatic rocks; sedimentary rocks and their environments of deposition; coal; petroleum and natural gas.
Structural and Tectonic Geology. Sedimentary structures; conformity and unconformity;
folding and faulting; deformation of rocks; diastrophic movements; eustatism; earth- quakes and seismology; internal structure of the earth; isostasy; major structural features of the earth's surface; geosyndines and the origin of fold mountains; theories of crustal deformation; continental drift.
Physiography. Weathering of rocks and ore bodies; soils; land forms; groundwater and artesian basins; processes of erosion and landforms developed under:
(i) fluvial conditions (running water) (ii) arid and semi-arid conditions (iii) marine erosion of coastlines (iv) glacial conditions.
Palaeontology. The nature and preservation of fossils; their use in Geology and Biology;
structure of the principal groups of fossil invertebrates.
Stratigraphy. Elementary principles; the succession of life; radioactive age determiflatiol elements of Australian stratigraphy; fossil man.
LABORATORY WORK
Three hours per week, dealing with the study of geological maps and sections, and the examination of crystal models, minerals, rocks and fossils.
FIELD WORK
Field excursions, including two whole-day excursions held on Saturdays. Excursion reports may be used in the assessment of candidates' examination results. A charge to cover bus fares, the amount of which will be posted in the department, must be paid to the National Bank using specially stamped bank slips obtained from the departmental office.
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Books
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
*Keller, W. D., Chemistry in Introductory Geology. (Lucas Brothers, Columbia, Missouri, 3rd ed., 1966.)
Any of the books listed below.
(b) Prescribed text-books
:
*Read, H. H.. and Watson, Janet, Introduction to Geology, Vol. I. (Macmillan.)
*Hills, E. S., The Physiography of Victoria. (Whitcombe & Tombs.)
*Eicher, D. L., Geologic Time. (Prentice-Hall.) (c) Recommended for reference:
Holmes, A. Principles of Physical Geology. (Rev. Еd., Nelson, 1965.)
Gïlluly, J., Waters, C. A. and Woodford, A. 0., Principles of Geology. (Freeman.) Twidale, C. R., Geomorphology. (Nelson, 1968.)
Mason, B., Principles of Geochemistry. (3rd ed., Wiley.) Berry, L. G. and Mason, B., Mineralogy. (Freeman.) Huang, W. T» Petrology. (McGraw-Hill.)
Beerbower, J. R., Search for the Past. (Prentice-Hall.) • Woods, H., Palaentology. (8th ed., C.U.P.) ..
Oakley, K. P. and Muir-Wood, H. M., The Succession of Life through Geologic Time.
(Brit.
Mus.
Nat, History.)Brown, D. A., Campbell, K.
S.
W. and Crook, К. A. W., The Geological Evolution of Australia and New Zealand. (Permagon, 1968.)Geological Survey of Victoria, Geology of the Melbourne District, Victoria. Bulletin No. 59, 1967.
The library of the Department of Geology is open to students, and advice as to reading on any special section of the work will be given by members of the staff. There are several well-illustrated introductory text-books on Physical Geology available for general reference in the reserve section of the departmental Library.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour written paper; one practical test of 3 hours, ao minutes. The practical test may be supplemented by or replaced by terminal
tests.
621. GEOLOGY PART I (METALLURGY)
A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory and field work, throughout the year.
SYLLABUS'
An introductory course in the following branches of Geology.
Crystallography. Crystal form and growth; unit cell and space lattices; the concept of symmetry; elementary crystal structure; introduction to crystal classes and forms;
physical and chemical properties of crystals.
Mineralogy. Physical properties of minerals; elementary silicate structures; rock forming minerals; economic minerals, their occurrence and uses.
Petrology. Volcanoes and volcanic activity; igneous intrusions; igneous rocks, their origins and relationships; contact and regional metamorphism; metamorphic rocks; nietasomatic rocks; sedimentary rocks and their environments of deposition; coal; petroleum and natural gas.
Structural and Tectonic Geology. Sedimentary structures; conformity and unconformity;
folding and faulting; deformation of rocks; diastrophic movements; eustatism; earth- quakes and seismology; internal structure of the earth; isostasy; major structural features of the earth's surface; geosynclines and the origin of fold mountains; theories of crustal deformation; continental drift.
Physiography. Weathering of rocks and ore bodies; soils; land forms; groundwater and artesian basins; processes of erosion and landfornis developed under:
(i) fluvial conditions (running water) (ii) arid and semi-arid conditions (iii) marine erosion of coastlines (iv) glacial conditions.
LABORATORY WORK
Three hours per week, dealing with the study of geological maps and sections, and the examination of crystal models, minerals, rock and fossils.
FIELD WORK
Field excursions, including two whole-day excursions held on Saturdays. Excursion reports may be used in the assessment of candidates' examination results. A charge to
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cover bus fares, the amount of which will be posted in the department, must be paid to the National Bank using specially stamped slips obtained from the departmental office.
BOOKS
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading :
*Keller, W. D» Chemistry in Introductory Geology. (Lucas Brothers, Columbia, Missouri, 3rd ed., 1966.)
Any of the books recommended for reference below.
(b) Prescribed text-books :
*Read, H. H. and Watson, Janet, Introduction to Geology, Vol. I. (Macmillan.)
*Hills, E. S., The Physiography of Victoria. (Whitcombe & Tombs.) (c) Recommended for reference:
Holmes, A., Principles of Physical Geology. (Rev. ed., Nelson, 1965.)
Gilluly, J., Waters, C. A. and Woodford, A. 0., Principles of Geology. (Freeman.) Twidale, C. R., Geomorphology. (Nelson.)
Mason, B., Principles of Geochemistry. (znd ed., Wiley.) Berry, L. G. and Mason, B., Mineralogy. (Freeman.) Huang, W. T., Petrology. (McGraw-Hí11.)
Geological Survey of Victoria, Geology of the Melbourne District, Victoria. Bulletin, No. 59, 1967.
The library of the Department of Geology is open to students, and advice as to reading on any special section of the work will be given by members of the staff. There are several well-illustrated introductory text-books on Physical Geology available for general reference in the reserve section of the Library.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour written paper; one practical test of 3 hours 20 minures. The practical test may be replaced or supplemented by terminal tests.
642. GEOLOGY PART I (MINING COURSE)
A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory and field work, throughout the year.
SYLLABUS
An introductory course in Geology including lectures on its economic aspects.
Crystallography. Crystal form and growth; unit cell and space lattices; the concept of symmetry; elementary crystal structure; introduction to crystal classes and forms;
physical and chemical properties of crystals.
Mineralogy. Physical properties of minerals; elementary silicate structures; rock forming minerals.
Petrology. Volcanoes and volcanic activity; igneous instrusions; igneous rocks, their origins and relationships; contact and regional metamorphism; metamorphic rocks;
metasomatic rocks; weathering; erosion processes and landforms developed under fluvial conditions; sedimentary rocks.
Structural and Tectonic Geology. Sedimentary structures; conformity and unconformity;
folding and faulting; deformation of rocks; diastrophic movements; eustatism; earth- quakes and seismology; internal structures of the earth; isostasy; major structural features of the earth's surface; geosynclines and the origin of fold mountains; theories of crustal deformation; continental drift.
Economic Geology. Origin and occurrence of economic mineral deposits: exploration for such deposits.
LABORATORY WORK
Three hours per week, dealing with the study of geological maps and sections, examination of crystal models, minerals and rocks, the use of stereographic projection for solution of structural problems, and interpretation of well logs.
FIELD WORK
Six field excursions, including two whole-day excursions held on Saturdays. Excursion.
reports may be used in the assessment of candidates' examination results.
A charge to cover bus fares, the amount of which will be posted in the Department, must be paid to the National Bank using specially stamped bank slips obtained from the departmental office.
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Books
(а) Recommended for preliminary reading
:
Any of the books recommended for reference below.
*'Keller, W.
D.,
Chemistry in Introductory Geology. (Lucas Brothers, Columbia, Missouri, 3rd ed.,
1966.)Any of the books listed below.
(b) Prescribed text-books
:
*Read, H. H. and Watson, J., Introduction to Geology. Vol. I. (Macmillan.) Hills, E. S., The Physiography of Victoria. (Whitcombe and Tombs.) (e) Recommended for reference:
Bateman, A. M., Economic Mineral Deposits. (Wiley.)
Raistick, A. and Marshall, C. E., Nature and Origin of Coal and Coal Seams. (E.U.P., 1939•)
Edwards, A. B. (ed.), Geology of Australian Ore Deposits. (Aus.I.M.M., 1983.) McAndrew, J. (ed.), Geology of Australian Ore Deposits. (Aus.I.M.M., 1965.)
Gilluly, J., Waters, C. A. and Woodford, A. 0., Principles of Geology. (Freeman.) Holmes, A., Principles of Physical Geology. (Nelson.)
Berry, L. C. and Mason, B., Mineralogy. (Freeman.) Huang, W. T., Petrology. (McGraw-Hill.)
Mason, B., Principles of Geochemistry. (3rd ed., Wiley.) Twidale, C. R., Geomorphology. (Nelson.)
Geological Survey of Victoria, Geology of the Melbourne District, Victoria. Bulletin No. 59, 1967.
The library of the Department of Geology is open to students, and advice as to reading on any special section of the work will be given by members of the staff. There are several well-illustrated introductory text-books on Physical Geology available for general reference in the reserve section of the Library.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour written paper; practical test amounting to not more than 4 hours. The practical test may be supplemented by or replaced in part by terminal tests.
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2.GEOLOGY РААТ II
A course of four lectures per week, with laboratory and field work, throughout the year.
SYLLABUS
(i) Crystallography, Mineralogy, and Igneous Petrology. Crystallography on the basis of crystal structure-point-group and space-group symmetry; silicate structures; optical crystallography—a general treatment of crystal optics and their application to the examination of minerals with the single stage polarizing microscope; classification of igneous rocks; principles of petrogenesis of igneous rocks; mineralogy of rock forming minerals.
(ii) Structural Geology. Non-diastrophic structures; mechanical principles of rock defor mation; folds; faults; structures of igneous rocks; major crustal structures.
(iii) The Study of Sedimentary Rocks. Origin, transportation, and deposition of sedimen- tary material; environments of deposition; petrography and petrogenesis of sedimentary rocks.
(iv) Palaeontology. Systematic palaeontology of important Mesozoic and Tertiary groups of invertebrate fossils, excluding the Protozoa; the graptolites.
(v) Stratigraphy and. Historical Geology. Principles of stratigraphy as illustrated by flat- lying rocks; historical geology of the Permian, Mesozoic, and Tertiary.
LABORATORY WORK
Six hours per week. A laboratory charge of $1o, which includes the charge for the hire of a petrological microscope, must be paid to the National Bank using a specially stamped bank slip obtained from the departmental olice.
FIELD WORK
Nine days, made up of one week-end excursion, five one
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day excursions held on Saturdays during the session, and two days field mapping practice.A charge to cover bus fares, the amount of which will be posted in the department, must be paid to the National Bank using a specially stamped bank slip obtained from the departmental office.
воокs
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Students should seek advice on vacation reading at the end of their First Year.
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(b) Prescribed text-books:
Deer, W. A., Howie, R. A. and Zussman, J., An. Introduction to the Rock-forming Minerals. (Longman.)
*Kerr, P. F., Optical Mineralogy. (McGraw-Hill.)
*Woods, H., Palaeontology. (8th ed., C.U.P.)
*Hatch, F. H. and Rastall, R. H., Petrology of the Sedimentary Rocks. (4th ed., Murby.)
*Hills, E. S., Outlines of Structural Geology. (Methuen.)
*Dunbar, C. 0. and Rodgers, J., Principles of Stratigraphy. (Wiley.) Wahlstrom, E. E., Optical Crystallography. (3rd ed., Wiley.) (c) Recommended for reference:
Phillips, F. C., An Introduction to Crystallography. (Longmans.)
Brown,
D.
A., Campbell, K. S. W. and Crook, K. A. W., The Geological Evolution of Australia and New Zealand. (Pergamon, 1968.)Hartshorne, N. H. and Stuart, A., Crystals and the Polarizing Microscope. (Arnold.) Winchell, A. N., Elements of Optical Mineralogy, Part I. (Wiley.)
Tyrrell, G. W., Principles of Petrology. (Methuen.) Hills, E. S., Elements of Structural Geology. (Methuen.)
Moore, R. C., Lalicker, C. G. and Fischer, A. G., Invertebrate Fossils. (McGraw-Hill.) Pettijohn, F. J., Sedimentary Rocks. (2nd ed., Harper.)
David,
T.
W. E., The Geology of the Commonwealth of Australia. (Arnold.) Gignoux, M., Stratigraphic Geology. (Freeman.)Geological Survey of Great Britain, British Regional Geology. (Lind. H.M.S,O.) Journal of the Geological Society of Australia.—Geology of the following Australian
States—Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania.
Students should make full use of the library in the Geological Department for reference purposes, and help will be given by members of the Staff in the selection of suitable literature.
EXAMINATION
Two 3-hour written papers; three 3-hour practical papers.