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GEOL10P - Palaeobiology (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

Major: Geology
Area of Study: Geology, Geophysics & Exploration Geoscience
Degrees: MSc - Master of Science
Offered By: ELS - Division of Environmental and Life Sciences
Admission Requirements:Bachelor degree with relevant major
Fees:CSP/$380.00
Attendance Modes:
  • Internal
  • External
Study Loads:
  • Full Time (1.5)
  • Part Time
Commencing Study Periods:
  • FH
  • SH

General Requirements

Minimum number of credit points36
and completion of other specific requirements as set out below

Specific Requirements

800 level
Required 12 cp fromAHPG810 Archaeological Evidence (4)
GEOS856 Coral Reef Environments (5)
GEOS901 Problems in the Earth Sciences (4)
GEOS902 Palaeoecology and Palaeobiogeography (4)
GEOS903 Case Studies in Palaeobiology (4)
GEOS904 Evolutionary Trends and Taxonomic Determinations (4)
GEOS905 Introduction to Coral Reefs (3) 12
Required 24 cp fromELS804 Museums, Galleries and Collections (4)
ELS820 Museum Studies and Information Management (5)
GEOS800 Earth Science Project (4)
GEOS807 Problems in Sedimentary Geology (4)
GEOS821 Earth Science (4)
GEOS828 Palaeoenvironmental and Biostratigraphic Solutions (4)
GEOS844 Applied Palaeontology (4)
GEOS855 Earth Systems Evolution (4)
GEOS899 Geoscience Research Topic (12) 24
Electives
Balance of credit points required
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM 36
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