GEOL230-09S1 (C) Semester One 2009

Field Studies A

11 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 23 February 2009
End Date: Sunday, 28 June 2009
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 8 March 2009
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 24 May 2009

Description

A practical introduction to the observation, recording and interpretation of geological and geomorphological data in the field and how to compile a geological map. It includes laboratory classes and seven days in the field.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students successfully completing this course will:
  • be able to observe, record and interpret a wide variety of geological phenomena in the field.
  • be able to systematically record outcrop data, measure basic structural and stratigraphic information.
  • be competent to carry out independent mapping and/or field data recording in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary terrain.
  • be able to use aerial photography and contour maps as an aid to field mapping and interpretation for analysis of geological maps and sections in the laboratory.

Prerequisites

GEOL111 and GEOL112 (GEOL113 may be substituted for either of these provided a candidate has attained an overall B grade in GEOL 100 level courses, or
a standard which is acceptable to the HOD).

Co-requisites

11 points from any papers in GEOL232-GEOL238 offered in the same semester.

Timetable Note

Laboratories begin Friday 6 March (Week 2).

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Travis Horton

Lecturers

Jamie Shulmeister and Mark Quigley

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Field notebook 60% Field notebook, geological map and short report of Island Hills mapping (Group A - due 4 pm Monday 7 May; Group B - due 4 pm Monday 5 May)
Field exercise 20% Field exercise on dips/strikes, descriptions, cross section in field (marked in the field)
Lab test 20% Test in laboratory

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Barnes, J. W. , Lisle, Richard J; Basic geological mapping / John W. Barnes, with Richard J. Lisle ; 4th ed; Wiley, 2004.

Maltman, Alex; Geological maps : an introduction ; 2nd ed; John Wiley, 1998.

No set texts.
Materials relating to Teaching Practice expectations, procedures, and specific competencies for successful completion of the course will be given to students prior to the commencement of the teaching experience

Course links

Library portal

Notes

Field Trips - Island Hills
Group 2 is scheduled for 16-21 April 2009 and Group 3 is scheduled 21-26 April 2009.

Meals (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner) will be available for $15 per day for those students who wish to accept this option.

Students will need personal geological equipment, which can be purchased through the Department if desired. Approximate prices are: geological hammer ($70.00), safety glasses ($11.00), grainsize comparator ($4) and hand lens ($22.00).

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $482.00

International fee $2,098.00

* 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 Geological Sciences .

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