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References: Examination : 60%
1. Barnes, J. (1991): Basic Geological Mapping. Geol. Soc.
London Handbook Series. 118p. Medium of Instruction:
2. McClay,K. (1994) : Mapping of Geological Structures. Geol. English
Soc. London Handbook Series. 161p
3. Lattman, L.H. & Ray, R.G. (1965): Aerial Photographs In Soft Skills:
Field Geology, Hott, Rinehart & Winston, N. York. 221p. CS3, CT3, TS3, LL3, EM2, KK1, LS2
4. Robinson and Coruh (1988). Basic Exploration
Geophysics. John Wiley and Son References:
1. Taylor, R. (2009). Ore Textures (Recognition and
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Interpretation), 1 edition. Springer, 288 p.
LEVEL 3 COURSES 2. McCaffrey, K.J.W., Lenergan, L. and Wilkinson, J.J. (1999).
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Fractures, Fluid Flow and Mineralization, 1 edition.
SIG3001 GEOLOGY OF MALAYSIA Cambridge University Press, 328 p.
3. Kearey, P, Klepeis, K.A. and Vine F.J. (2009). Global
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The geology of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah Tectonics, 3 edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 482 p.
including the stratigraphy, igneous and metamorphic events,
structure, tectonics, geologic history and economic minerals of SIG3004 GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
each region.
This course discusses the origins and effects of various natural
Assessment Methods: disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis,
Continuous assessment : 40% landslides, floods and subsidence as well as extreme climate
Examination : 60% events and long-term climate change. Methods to identify and
assess the impact of these will be discussed along with
Medium of Instruction: techniques for showing them on a map the spatial distribution of
English disaster. For some hazard mitigation measures will also be
described.
Soft Skills:
CS3, CT3, LL2, TS2, KK1, EM2, LS1 Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 40%
References: Examination : 60%
1. Hutchison, C.S. & Tan, D.N.K (2009). Geology of the
Malay Peninsula. University of Malaya & Geological Society Medium of Instruction:
of Malaysia. English
2. Hutchison, C.S. (1996). Geological Evolution of South-east
Asia. Geological Society of Malaysia. Soft Skills:
3. Hutchison, C.S. (2005). Geology of North-west Borneo. CS3, CT3, TS2, LL3, EM2, KK1, LS2
Elsievier.
4. Lee, C.P. et al. (2004). Stratigraphic Lexicon of Malaysia. References:
Geological Society of Malaysia. 1. Hyndman, D. & Hyndman, D. (2010): Natural hazards and
Disasters. Cengage Learning, 592 p.
SIG3002 QUATERNARY GEOLOGY 2. Coch, N.K. (1995): Geohazards: Natural and Human.
Prentice Hall, 481 p.
Climatic and sea-level changes during the Quaternary Period. 3. Natural Hazards. Jour. Int. Soc. for Prevention &
Models of climatic change. Quaternary record in oceans and Mitigation of Natural Hazards. Springer.
oxygen isotope stratigraphy. Classification and dating of
Quaternary sediments. Practical classes on identification of
Holocene landforms. Interpretation of borehole logs to determine SIG3005 GEOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT
the stratigraphy and physical features of Quaternary sediments
in Malaysia. Some 4 weeks of fieldwork in a specified area followed by
laboratory studies and submission of a Report containing a
Assessment Methods: geological map and cross-section as well as relevant illustrations
Continuous assessment : 40% and literature reviews. Prior to fieldwork, a project Proposal has
Examination : 60% to be submitted and approved. In some cases, there can be
laboratory based studies on a specific geological problem or
Medium of Instruction: topic and submission of a Report including appropriate
English illustrations, literature reviews and methodology. Prior to the
laboratory work, a project Proposal needs to be submitted and
Soft Skills: approved. Results of the field and/or laboratory based studies
CS3, CT3, TS2, LL2, LS2, EM2 will be presented at an Initial Viva and Seminar, as well as
defended at a Final Viva.
References:
1. Bowen, D.Q. (1978). Quaternary Geology - A stratigraphic Assessment Methods:
framework for multi-disciplinary work. Pergamon Press. Continuous assessment : 100%
2. Lowe, J.J. and Walker, M.J.C. (1984). Reconstructing
Quaternary Environments. Longman Scientific & Technical. Medium of Instruction:
3. West, R.G. (1977). Pleistocene Geology and Biology (2nd English
Ed.). Longman.
Soft Skills:
SIG3003 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY CS4, CT4, TS3, LL3, EM2, LS2

Evolution of important ore deposits and geological environment References:
including lithology, stratigraphy and tectonic. Study of ore 1. Buku-buku teks Geologi
minerals. Usage and principles of reflectance microscope. Ore 2. Bulletin Geological Society of Malaysia & Warta Geologi
mineral identification (optical and physical properties). 3. Memoirs & laporan tahunan, Jabatan Mineral & Geosains,
Interpretation of paragenesis with certain texture. Malaysia.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 40%
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