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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.
GEOL101 and GEOL102, orGEOL111 and 15 points at 100 level from GEOL
15 points from any of GEOL242-246 offered in the same semester
Students must attend one activity from each section.
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.
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Domestic fee $1,141.00
International fee $5,430.00
* 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.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 30 people apply to enrol.
For further information see School of Earth and Environment on the departments and faculties page .