GEOL30002 Tectonics and Geophysics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 3.5 class hours a week
Is GEOL30002 hard?
GEOL30002: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Structural geology and tectonics in the field, plus how geophysical data reveals what's underground.
After it you can
- Interpret geophysical data in a tectonic context
- Map and interpret complex 3D geology in the field
- Link deformation across scales to plate tectonics
What you need first
GEOL20002 or EVSC20008 or GEOL20003 or the subject coordinator’s permission
- GEOL20002 Investigating Earth's Structure
- EVSC20008 Earth's Surface Processes
- GEOL20003 Building Earth: Rocks, Minerals, Magmas
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is GEOL30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOL30002?
- Needs GEOL20002 or EVSC20008 or GEOL20003 or the subject coordinator’s permission.
- Does GEOL30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does GEOL30002 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOL30002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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 GEOL30002?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example GEOL30009.
- Can I rate GEOL30002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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