200-level

GEOG201
Environmental Processes: Principles and Applications
Description
The course explores the fundamental principles and applications of knowledge related to the surface of the earth in the sub-disciplines of geomorphology, climatology and hydrology. Systems studied include landforms, glaciers, climate, and rivers. The main objective of the course is to explain the spatial and temporal characteristics, and the interaction between these systems in an interdisciplinary manner by drawing extensively from New Zealand examples.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 30 points from GEOG106, GEOG110, ENVR101 or GEOL101, or entry with approval of the Head of School.
Restrictions
GEOG201 prior to 2009.

GEOG215
Environmental Hazards and Disasters
Description
This course provides an understanding of environmental hazards and disasters, with a particular focus on flooding and coastal hazards and the related impacts on human communities. Examples will be drawn from New Zealand, which will include a consideration of Maori experiences of and responses to disasters, and from overseas.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
30 points of Geography or Geological Sciences at 100 level; or 30 points from Science, Arts, Commerce, or Engineering.
Restrictions
GEOG305

GEOL243
Depositional Environments and Stratigraphy
Description
This course focuses on modern sedimentary environments, oceanography and marine organisms as a key to interpreting depositional environments, and the techniques and approaches that allow geologist to deal with geological time. The fundamental underpinning is stratigraphy, and using sedimentary features and fossils as palaeoenvironment indicators, with particular attention paid to New Zealand examples.
Occurrences
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
GEOL101 and GEOL102 OR GEOL111 and 15 points at 100 level from GEOL

GEOL246
Earth Surface Dynamics
Description
Earth surface behaviour is a primary interface between geology and society. Knowledge and cultural perspectives of that behaviour therefore inform societal behaviour and development. This course will provide students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be able to investigate and report on the sustainability of proposed site-specific land-uses in the context of future dynamic Earth surface system behaviours.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
30 points from GEOL, MATH, EMTH, ENVR, PHYS at 100 level, or (GEOG106 and 15 points from GEOL, MATH, EMTH, ENVR, PHYS at 100 level). . RP: GEOL111; GEOL113; GEOG106; 100-level MATH