Adelaide University

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

115751E

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Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology and Palaeontology

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.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Adelaide City Campus	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	70

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

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.