Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Earth Science Specialisation
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science
| [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research |
| Prerequisite course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for prerequisite course for specialisation. | GEOM1000 Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies |
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| ERTH10002 Planet Earth: The Big Picture | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for specialisation. |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives. Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. Recommended course: GEOS11002 Environmental & Society | 2 units from program electives or general electives. Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. Recommended course: MARS1001 Living Oceans |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 6 units | |
| ERTH2003 Sedimentology & Ancient Environments | ERTH2002 Paleobiology |
| ERTH2005 Earth Materials | ERTH2004 Structural & Metamorphic Geology |
| ERTH2050 Field Geology | ERTH2006 Magmas & Deformed Rocks |
| ERTH2110 Tectonics of Active Plate Boundaries | |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 8 units | |
| ERTH3001 Ore Deposits & Exploration Geology | ERTH3002 Global Field Experience |
| ERTH3100 Sedimentary Basin Architecture | ERTH3050 Field Geology: Mapping in the Outback |
| ERTH3104 Tectonics & Crustal Evolution | ERTH3212 Coral Reefs: Past, Present & Future |
| ERTH3110 Marine Geoscience | ERTH3222 Environmental Geochemistry |
| ERTH3205 Geochemistry & Geochronology | ERTH3250 Hydrogeology |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 4 - Honours
Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.
If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Honours compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| GEOS60011 Research Design | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for specialisation. |
| Honours elective courses for specialisation - Choose 14 units | |
| ERTH65012 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) | ERTH65023 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) |
| ERTH65032 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) | ERTH65043 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) |
| ERTH65052 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) | ERTH65063 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) |
| ERTH65074 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) | and 2 units from other courses at level 3 or higher approved by the head of school. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
- Code for part-time students completing the course over multiple semesters.