GEOL30009 Field Geology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Winter.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 6 class hours a week
Is GEOL30009 hard?
GEOL30009: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 6 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Hands-on field geology: mapping rocks and structures, building cross-sections, and working safely in remote areas.
After it you can
- Build geological maps and cross-sections
- Plan safe fieldwork in remote areas
- Identify geohazards from geological mapping
What you need first
GEOL20002 or EVSC20008 or GEOL20003 or GEOL30002
- GEOL20002 Investigating Earth's Structure
- EVSC20008 Earth's Surface Processes
- GEOL20003 Building Earth: Rocks, Minerals, Magmas
- GEOL30002 Tectonics and Geophysics
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 60%, Assignments 40%
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Quick answers
- When is GEOL30009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Winter.
- What do I need before taking GEOL30009?
- Needs GEOL20002 or EVSC20008 or GEOL20003 or GEOL30002.
- Does GEOL30009 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 60%, Assignments 40%.
- How many class hours a week does GEOL30009 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOL30009 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.
- Can I rate GEOL30009?
- 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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