A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory and field work, throughout the year.
SYLLABUS
An introductory course in the maims branches of Geology.
Crystallography. Crystal form and growth; the concept of symmetrý; 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; meteorites; 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; the work of streams and transportation of sediment; groundwater and artesian basins; the normal, arid, and marine cycles of erosion; glaciers and glaciation.
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 determination;
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
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 a specially stamped bank slip obtained from the departmental office.
BOOKS
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Fearnsides, W. G. and Bulman, O. M. В., Geology in the Service of Man. (Penguin.) Any of the books recommended for reference below under 'General Reading'.
(b) Prescribed text-books
*Read, H. H. and Watson, Janet, Introduction to Geology, Vol. I. (Macmillan.)
*Rutley, F. (ed. Read), Elements of Mineralogy. (23rd or later ed., Murby.)
*Hills, E. S., The Physiography of Victoria. (Whitcotube & Tombs.) (c) Recommended for reference:
(i) General Reading. Any of the following:
Gilluly, J., Waters, C. A. and Woodford, A. O., Principles of Geology. (Freeman.) Holmes, A., Principles of Physical Geology. (Nelson.)
Longwell, C. R. and Flint, R. F., Introduction to Physical Geology. (Wiley.) Brown, H. E., Monnett, V. E. and Stovell, J. W., Introduction to Geology. (Ginn.) Garrels, R. M., A Textbook of Geology. (Harper.)
Emmons, W. H., Thiel, G. A., Stauffer, C. R. and Allison, I. S., Geology. (McGraw-Hill.) von Engeln, O. D. and Caster, K. E., Geology. (McGraw-Hill.)
Leet, D. L. and Judson, S., Physical Geology. (Prentice-Hall.) Kirkaldy, F. J. F., General Principles of Geology. (Hutchinson.) Dury, G. H., Face of the Earth. (Penguin.)
(a) Petrology:
Pirrson, L. V. and Knopf, A., Rocks and Rock Minerals. (Wiley.) Tуrгеll, G. W., The Principles of Petrology. (Methuen.)
Spock, L. E., Guide to the Study of Rocks. (Harper.)
Oakley, K. P. and Muir-Wood, H. M., The Succession of Life through Geologic Time.
(4th ed., Brit. Mus. Nat. Hist.)
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.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour written paper, one practical test of 3 hours, 20 minutes.
604. 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.
102.
Crystallography. Crystal form and growth; 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; meteorites; isostasy; major structural features of the earth's surface; geosynclines and the origin of fold moun- tains; theories of crustal deformation; continental drift.
Physiography. Weathering of rocks and ore bodies; soils; land forms; the work of streams and transportation of sediment; groundwater and artesian basins; the normal, arid, and marine cycles of erosion; glaciers and glaciation.
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.
FIELDWORK
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 a specially stamped bank slip obtained from the departmental office.
BOOKS
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Fearnsides, W. G. and Bulman, O. M. B., Geology in the Service of Man. (Penguin.) Any of the books recommended for reference below under 'General Reading'.
(b) Prescribed text-books:
*Read, H. H. and Watson, Janet, Introduction to Geology, Vol. I. (Macmillan.)
*Rutley, F. (ed. Read), Elements of Mineralogy. (23rd or later ed., Murby.)
*Hills, E. S., The Physiography of Victoria. (Whitcombe & Tombs.) (c) Recommended for reference:
(i) General Reading. Any of the following: .
Gilluly, J., Waters, C. A. and Woodford, A. 0., Principles of Geology. (Freeman.) Holmes, A., Principles of Physical Geology. (Nelson.)
Longwell, C. R. and Flint, R. F., Introduction to Physical Geology. (Wiley.) Brown, H. E., Monnett, V. E. and Stovell, J. W., Introduction to Geology. (Ginn.) Garrels, R. M., `A Textbook of Geology. (Harper.)
Emmons, W. H., Thiel, G. A., Stauffer, C. R. and Allison, I. S., Geology. (McGraw-Hill.) von Engeln, O. D. and Caster, K. E., Geology. (McGraw-Hill.)
Leet, D. L. and Judson, S.. Physical Geology. (Prentice-Hall.) Kirkaldy, F. J. F., General Principles of Geology. (Hutchinson.) Dury, G. H., Face of the Earth. (Penguin.)
(i) Petrology:
Pirrson, L. V. and Knopf, A., Rocks and Rock Minerals. (Wiley.) Tyrrell, G. W., The Principles of Petrology. (Methuen.)
Spock, L. E., Guide to the Study of Rocks. (Harper.) .
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.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour written paper; one practical test of 3' hours zo minutes.
580. GEOLOGY PART I
(Mining Course)
A couse of three lectures per week, with laboratory afd field work, throughout the year.
103'
SYLLABUS
An introductory course in Geology including lectures on its economic aspects.
Crystallography. Crystal form and growth; 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; sedimentary rocks.
Structural and Tectonic Geology. Sedimeńtary structures; conformity and unconformity;
folding and faulting; deformation of rocks; diastrophic movements; eustatism; earth- quakes and seismology; internal structures of the earth; meteorites; 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: technology of, and 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 a specially stamped bank slip obtained from the departmental office.
BOOKS
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Any of the books recommended for reference below under 'General Reading'.
Fearnsides W. G., and Gulman, O.M.B.—Geology in the Service of Man. (Penguin.) (b) Prescribed text-books
*Read, H. H. and Watson, J., Introduction to Geology. Vol. I. (Macmillan.)
*Rutley, F. (ed. Read), Elements of Mineralogy. (z3rd or later ed. Murby
.)
Hills, E. S., The Physiology of Victoria. (Whitcombe and Tombs.) (c) Recommended for reference
General Reading : Any of the following
Bateman, A. M., Economic Mineral Deposits. (Wiley.)
Gilluly, J., Waters, C. A. and Woodford, A. O., Principles of Geology. (Freeman.) Holmes, A., Principles of Physical Geology. (Nelson.)
Longwell, C. R. and Flint, R. F., Introduction to Physical Geology. (Wiley.) Brown, H. E., Monnett, V. E. and Stovell, J. W., Introduction to Geology. (Ginn.) Garrells, R. M., A Textbook of Geology. (Harper.)
Emmons, W. H., Thiel, G. A., Stauffer, C. R. and Allison, I. S.. Geology. (McGraw-Hill.) von Engeln, O. D. and Caster, K. E., Geology. (McGraw-Ill.)
Leet, D. L. and Judson, S., Physical Geology. (Prentice-Hall.) Kirkaldy, F. J. F.. General Principles of Geology. (Hutchinson.) Pinson, L. V. and Knopf, A., Rocks and Rock Minerals. (Wiley.) Tyrrell, G. W., The Principles of Petrology. (Methuen.)
Spock, L. E., Guide to the Study of Rocks. (Harper.)
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.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour written paper; practical test amounting to not more than 4 hours.
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