GEOL493-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Unravelling Environmental Histories

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

Recent geological histories of Canterbury will be investigated via a lab-based collaborative research project utilizing palaeontological data along with sedimentological and chemical records. It is recommended for all students interested in palaeontology, environmental science or Quaternary sciences.

Prerequisites

Subject to the approval of Head of School

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 13:00 - 14:00 Jack Erskine 315
16 Feb - 22 Mar
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 13:00 - 15:00 Rehua 528
23 Mar - 29 Mar
Lecture C C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 13:00 - 16:00 Rehua 528
25 May - 31 May
Field Trip A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Christchurch
16 Feb - 22 Feb
Lab A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 14:00 - 17:00 Ernest Rutherford 208 Geology Lab
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 24 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Research proposal (Due Week 4) 15%
Research paper - methods and introduction sections (Due Week 6) 20%
Research introduction presentation - oral (Due end of Term 1) 10%
Research paper - draft results section (Due Week 10) 10%
Final project presentation - oral (Due Week 11) 15%
Final research paper (Due Week 12 - end of Term 2) 30%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,328.00

* 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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