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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.
Summary of the Course Content • Antarctic law and policy challenges• History of Antarctic exploration• The geology of Antarctica• Atmospheric physics, the ozone hole and climate change• Antarctic physical geography• Astronomy and the role of the polar region• Engineering in extreme environments
The goal of this course is to give students a broad understanding of the physical characteristics ofand human interactions with Antarctica. This is achieved by introducing students to topics within the disciplines of geology, geography, history and glaciology of the South Polar region, with a theme of global change running through the course.Intended learning outcomes By course completion students will be able to Describe the physical characteristics of Antarctica;Discuss the geological evolution of Antarctica;Assess human interactions with and reactions to Antarctica;Identify and analyse the political and legal framework for Antarctic governance;Interpret academic literature on wider Antarctic issues;Present critical arguments on potential future developments in Antarctica, or affecting Antarctica.
INCO103, ANTA101, ANTA112
Daniela Liggett
Bryan Storey , Anne-Marie Brady , Wolfgang Rack , Peyman Zawar-Reza , Susan Krumdieck and Katja Riedel (NIWA)
Katrina Cadigan-Hall
A two hour exam worth 50% and 5 internal assesments worth 10% each. Details of the actual internal assesment will be provided in the course outline but topics are likley to include:1. Glaciology2. Weather and Cimate3. Geology4. Astronomy5. History/legal issues (group assessment)
Berkman, Paul Arthur; Science into policy : global lessons from Antarctica ; Academic Press, 2002.
Chaturvedi, Sanjay; The polar regions : a political geography ; Published in association with the Scott Polar Research Institute by J. Wiley, 1996.
Crossley, Louise , Australian Antarctic Foundation., Australian Surveying and Land Information Group; Explore Antarctica ; Cambridge University Press, 1995.
McGonigal, David , Woodworth, Lynn; Antarctica : the blue continent ; Random House New Zealand, 2002.
Riffenburgh, Beau; Encyclopedia of the Antarctic ; Routledge, 2007.
Waterhouse, E. J. , Antarctica New Zealand; Ross Sea region 2001 : a state of the environment report for the Ross Sea region of Antarctica ; New Zealand Antarctic Institute (Antarctica New Zealand), 2001.
No Textbook Required.
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Domestic fee $718.00
International fee $3,350.00
* 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 .