GEOL479-07S1 (C) Semester One 2007

Active Tectonics and Geomorphology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 26 February 2007
End Date: Sunday, 1 July 2007
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 11 March 2007
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 May 2007

Description

Active deformation is explored in this course, introducing the criteria by which active deformation can be identified and located. The emphasis is on the interaction between tectonic and other geomorphic processes in shaping the landscape and the way in which the nature of the underlying deformation can be identified and quantified from an analysis of topography.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students successfully completing this course will:
  • Have a general understanding of the interactions between tectonic and geomorphic processes, particularly the response to active folding and faulting.
  • Have a general knowledge of the range of techniques used to investigate active deformation processes.
  • Have some knowledge of techniques appropriate for dating active tectonic events and resulting landforms.
  • Be aware of current research trends.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Jocelyn Campbell

Lecturer

Jarg Pettinga

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Coursework 50% Coursework based on field work
Final examination 50% Final examination


Assessment details will be given out at the beginning of the course and the course is expected to include a practical assignment involving two to three 1–day field trips in the first term and comprising 50% of the total marks.

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Burbank, Douglas West. , Anderson, Robert S; Tectonic geomorphology ; Blackwell Science, 2001.

Notes

This course involves fieldwork. A contribution of $20 per student will be payable.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $593.00

* 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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