GEOL20002 Investigating Earth's Structure

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 25%: mostly coursework
• About 4 class hours a week

Is GEOL20002 hard?

GEOL20002: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 25%. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Earth's inner structure, plate tectonics and how rocks deform to build mountains and basins.

After it you can

• Evaluate large-scale geophysical datasets
• Read deformation on geological maps and sections
• Explain how mountains and basins form

What you need first

12.5 points of level 1/2 ERTH/GEOL/GEOG/CHEM/BIOL

What it leads to

• GEOL30002 Tectonics and Geophysics
• GEOL30003 Sedimentary Geology and Hydrogeology
• GEOL30004 Geochemistry
• GEOL30009 Field Geology

Careers

Helps toward: Geologist, Meteorologist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 50%, Tests 25%, Final exam 25%

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Quick answers

When is GEOL20002 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking GEOL20002?

Needs 12.5 points of level 1/2 ERTH/GEOL/GEOG/CHEM/BIOL.

Does GEOL20002 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 25% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Tests 25%, Final exam 25%.

How many class hours a week does GEOL20002 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take GEOL20002 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

What can I take after GEOL20002?

4 subjects need it first, for example GEOL30002, GEOL30003, GEOL30004, GEOL30009.

Can I rate GEOL20002?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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