ANTA102-06S1 (U) Semester One 2006 (University Campus)

Antarctic Studies: The Cold Continent

9 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 20 February 2006
End Date: Sunday, 2 July 2006
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 5 March 2006
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 28 May 2006

Description

This introductory course explores the evolution of the Antarctic continent, the dynamics of polar ice, the drivers of weather and climate in Antarctica, the circulation of the Southern Ocean, astronomy and human interaction with the polar region including the history of exploration and intriguing legal issues.

A wide-ranging introduction to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. The main areas for study are: the Antarctic continent, ice and climate, issues and concerns for Antarctica including tourism, fisheries management, legal and environmental issues.

Restrictions

INCO103, ANTA101, ANTA112

Timetable Note

Lectures delivered via WebCT.
Tutorials, Tuesdays 5-6pm

Course Coordinator

Michelle Rogan-Finnemore

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $327.00

International fee $1,448.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Gateway Antarctica .

All ANTA102 Occurrences

  • ANTA102-06S1 (U) Semester One 2006 (University Campus)
  • ANTA102-06SU2 (U) Summer Nov 2006 start (University Campus)
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