GEOL231-06S2 (U) Semester Two 2006 (University Campus)

Field Studies B

11 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 10 July 2006
End Date: Sunday, 12 November 2006
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 23 July 2006
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 8 October 2006

Description

Exercises related to stratigraphic, structural and petrological interpretation in the field. It includes laboratory classes and six days in the field.

GEOL231 provides further experience in field data collection, analysis, and presentation, with guidance provided on more specialised field techniques. This course is essential for all students advancing in Geology.

All course work will be done during one required fieldtrip. There will be one longer fieldtrip to Westport in August/September for ~7 days.

What the course entails:
The laboratory sessions for GEOL231 are normally held in term 3 with the field trip to Westport in the University August/September study break.

What you need for this course:
Prerequisites are GEOL111 "Planet Earth" and GEOL112 "Understanding Earth History". With HOD permission, GEOL113 "Environmental Geohazards" or GEOL114 "Geoarchaeology: Peopling the Pacific" may be substituted for either GEOL111 or GEOL112. You must also take as a corequisite GEOL230 and 22 points from GEOL232-236. A reasonable level of fitness and clothing suitable for outdoor work in all weathers are necessary.

What this course gets you into:
GEOL231 and 230 are essential prerequisites for entry to GEOL351 and GEOL352 "Advanced Geology Field Studies" (and 400 level studies) and are strongly recommended for all students wishing to major in Geology.

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 terrains.
  • 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 or GEOL114 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.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Jamie Shulmeister

Lecturer

Jarg Pettinga

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Coursework 100%

Course links

Library portal

Notes

Field Trip (Westport) Group A (20-26 August 2006), Group B (27 August - 2 September 2006). Although field trip costs are subsidized by the Department a course fee of $119 per student will be charged to partially cover the cost of transport, accommodation and food.  

Students who have not taken GEOL230 will also need personal geological equipment, which can be purchased through the Department if desired. Approximate prices are: geological hammer ($70.00), safety glasses ($7.50), grainsize comparator ($2.50) and hand lens ($20.00).

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $519.00

International fee $1,889.00

* 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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