GEOG201-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Environmental Processes: Principles and Applications

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

The course explores the fundamental principles and applications of knowledge related to the surface of the earth in the sub-disciplines of geomorphology, climatology and hydrology. Systems studied include landforms, glaciers, climate, and rivers. The main objective of the course is to explain the spatial and temporal characteristics, and the interaction between these systems in an interdisciplinary manner by drawing extensively from New Zealand examples.

Prerequisites

Any 30 points from GEOG106, GEOG110, ENVR101 or GEOL101, or
entry with approval of the Head of School.

Restrictions

GEOG201 prior to 2009.

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 12:00 - 13:00 E16 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 E16 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lab A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 464 Computer Lab (4/3)
Ernest Rutherford 164 Geog/Geol Lab (18/3, 6/5, 20/5)
 2 Mar - 8 Mar
16 Mar - 22 Mar
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 24 May
02 Thursday 08:00 - 10:00 Ernest Rutherford 212 Computer Lab (5/3)
Ernest Rutherford 164 Geog/Geol Lab (19/3, 7/5, 21/5)
 2 Mar - 8 Mar
16 Mar - 22 Mar
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 24 May
03 Thursday 11:00 - 13:00 Ernest Rutherford 464 Computer Lab (5/3)
Ernest Rutherford 164 Geog/Geol Lab (19/3, 7/5, 21/5)
 2 Mar - 8 Mar
16 Mar - 22 Mar
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 24 May
04 Wednesday 16:00 - 18:00 Rehua 008 Computer Lab (4/3)
Ernest Rutherford 164 Geog/Geol Lab (18/3, 6/5, 20/5)
 2 Mar - 8 Mar
16 Mar - 22 Mar
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 24 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Lab practicals 30% Due end of lab unless otherwise stated.
On-line quizzes 30% Due dates to be advised - will be during the semester.
Exam 40%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,058.00

International fee $5,388.00

* 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 School of Earth and Environment on the departments and faculties page .

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