GEOL240-21S1 (C) Semester One 2021

Field Studies A - Mapping

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 22 February 2021
End Date: Sunday, 27 June 2021
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 7 March 2021
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 14 May 2021

Description

Geological mapping involves the observation, recording, presentation and interpretation of field data, all fundamental skills required by practising geologists. Students enrolling in GEOL240 will complete laboratory classes and prepare a geologic map, cross-section, and written report for the Island Hills area of North Canterbury based on field data collected on a fieldtrip held during semester break.

Geological mapping involves the observation, recording, presentation and interpretation of field data, all fundamental skills required by practising geologists. Students enrolling in GEOL240 will prepare a geologic map, cross-section, and written report for the Glens of Tekoa area of Hurunui, North Canterbury, based on field data collected during a 6-day fieldtrip held during the April semester break. A single day fieldtrip held over a weekend in the first term will introduce the fundamental field skills needed for the fieldtrip, while labs over both terms will introduce students to geological map reading and interpretation skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students successfully completing this course will:
  • Be able to observe, record and interpret a 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.
  • Be able to interpret history and extract geological information from geological maps.
  • Have gained experience orienteering using a map and compass.

    The topics coved by this course are:
  • Orienteering in the Field
  • Strike & Dip Measurement
  • Geological Map Reading
  • Geological Map Preparation
  • Geological Cross-Section Preparation
  • Interpretation of Geological Field Data
  • Interpretation of Geological Maps

      • University Graduate Attributes

      This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

      Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

      Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

      Employable, innovative and enterprising

      Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

      Biculturally competent and confident

      Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.

Prerequisites

GEOL111 and any 15 points at 100 level from GEOL.

Co-requisites

15 points from any of GEOL242-246 offered in the same semester

Timetable Note

1 practical laboratory per week for 7 weeks (2 streams)(5 in T1, 2 in T2)
1 one-day weekend fieldtrip (2 streams – Victoria Park, Port Hills)
1 six-day fieldtrip during April break (3 streams – North Canterbury)

Course Coordinator

Kate Pedley

Course coordinator: Kate Pedley
Fieldtrip logistics: Sacha Baldwin

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Laboratory assessment 5% Lab exercise completion
Initial Fieldtrip Participation 5% Initial Fieldtrip Participation
Mapping 10% Mapping - one day mapping exercise
Final mapping exercise 50% Final mapping exercise
Laboratory examination 30% Final Laboratory examination


Assessment name  -  Weighting  -  Due date (if known)
Lab exercise completion  -  5%  -  Various
Initial Fieldtrip Participation  -  5%  -  28 or 29 March
Initial Mapping Exercise  -  10%  -  2nd day of 6 day fieldtrip
Final Mapping Exercise  -  50%  -  Last day of 6 day fieldtrip
Final Lab Examination  -   30%  -  Week 21

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Barnes, J. W.1921- , Lisle, Richard J; Basic geological mapping /John W. Barnes, with Richard J. Lisle ; 4th ed; Wiley, 2004.

Coates, Glen. , Cox, Geoffrey J; The rise and fall of the Southern Alps ; Canterbury University Press, 2002.

Compton, Robert R; Geology in the field ; Wiley, 1985 (ISBN: 9780471829027).

Maltman, Alex,1944-; Geological maps :an introduction ; 2nd ed; John Wiley, 1998.

Course links

Library portal

Notes

Prerequisites: (1) GEOL111, and (2) GEOL113 or GEOL115
Resrictions: GEOL230
Co-requisites: 15 points from any of GEOL242-246 offered in the same semester.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $945.00

International fee $4,473.00

* 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.

Fees Note

Course Fees
Field Trip - A field trip fee (to be advised) is charged at enrolment and covers the cost of transport and accommodation. Catering (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner) will be available at a cost (to be advised) whilst in the field over the semester break.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 30 people apply to enrol.

For further information see School of Earth and Environment .

All GEOL240 Occurrences

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