GEOL241-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Field Studies B - Field Techniques

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

Geological mapping involves the observation, recording and interpretation of field data, and is a fundamental skill required by all practicing geologists. GEOL 241 introduces field techniques applied to metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary rocks, and rock deformation structures, through laboratory classes and field work completed during the August/September semester break.

Prerequisites

GEOL101 and GEOL102, or
GEOL111 and 15 points at 100 level from GEOL

Restrictions

GEOL231

Co-requisites

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

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Field Trip A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Saturday 08:30 - 00:00 Westport
17 Aug - 23 Aug
01-P2 Sunday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
17 Aug - 23 Aug
01-P3 Monday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
24 Aug - 30 Aug
01-P4 Tuesday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
24 Aug - 30 Aug
01-P5 Wednesday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
24 Aug - 30 Aug
01-P6 Thursday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
24 Aug - 30 Aug
01-P7 Friday 00:00 - 17:00 Westport
24 Aug - 30 Aug
02-P1 Saturday 08:30 - 00:00 Westport
24 Aug - 30 Aug
02-P2 Sunday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
24 Aug - 30 Aug
02-P3 Monday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
31 Aug - 6 Sep
02-P4 Tuesday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
31 Aug - 6 Sep
02-P5 Wednesday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
31 Aug - 6 Sep
02-P6 Thursday 00:00 - 00:00 Westport
31 Aug - 6 Sep
02-P7 Friday 00:00 - 17:00 Westport
31 Aug - 6 Sep
Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01-P1 Tuesday 10:00 - 12:30 Ernest Rutherford 221 Geog/Geol Teaching Lab
20 Jul - 23 Aug
21 Sep - 4 Oct
01-P2 Wednesday 14:00 - 16:30 Ernest Rutherford 221 Geog/Geol Teaching Lab
20 Jul - 23 Aug
21 Sep - 4 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Pre-field lab exercises (for completion) 5% Due Weeks 2 - 6
Field exercises 75% Due Aug/Sept field trip
Geological history rewrite assignment 20% Due Week 11

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Compton, Robert R; Geology in the field ; Wiley, 1985.

Course links

Library portal

Indicative Fees

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.

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 on the departments and faculties page .

All GEOL241 Occurrences

  • GEOL241-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026