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976

EARTHSCI 399

: Capstone: Earth Sciences
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Students will engage in research and/or practice in Earth Sciences, utilising skills and knowledge acquired in preparatory papers. This course provides Earth Science majoring students with an opportunity to embed themselves within a research group and/or employer, and to apply their skills to outreach, a research project or internship, the outcomes of which will then be presented and assessed in a variety of formats from a formal written report through to oral presentation and/or press release.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage III in Earth Sciences
977

EARTHSCI 703

: Hydrothermal Systems: Geothermal Energy and Ore Deposits
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Active hydrothermal systems are dynamic and of vital significance to national energy requirements. In addition, their fossil equivalents are often important sites for ore deposition. This course overviews the geologic, hydrologic, and geochemical features of hydrothermal systems with an emphasis on exploration and development of active systems for geothermal energy, and fossil systems for mineral resources.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
978

EARTHSCI 705

: Geohazards
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Contemporary methods used to identify and assess natural hazards, techniques used for the probabilistic forecasting, spatial representation and communication of hazards. How the relationship between hazard information, risk mitigation and emergency management is addressed. There will be a strong focus on the use of case studies.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
979

EARTHSCI 705

: Geohazards
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Contemporary methods used to identify and assess natural hazards, techniques used for the probabilistic forecasting, spatial representation and communication of hazards. How the relationship between hazard information, risk mitigation and emergency management is addressed. There will be a strong focus on the use of case studies.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
980

EARTHSCI 705

: Geohazards
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Contemporary methods used to identify and assess natural hazards, techniques used for the probabilistic forecasting, spatial representation and communication of hazards. How the relationship between hazard information, risk mitigation and emergency management is addressed. There will be a strong focus on the use of case studies.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
981

EARTHSCI 705

: Geohazards
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Contemporary methods used to identify and assess natural hazards, techniques used for the probabilistic forecasting, spatial representation and communication of hazards. How the relationship between hazard information, risk mitigation and emergency management is addressed. There will be a strong focus on the use of case studies.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOLOGY 705
982

EARTHSCI 706

: Faults, Fluids and Ore Deposits
2022 Semester One (1223)
Application of concepts of structural geology to mineral exploration, with a focus on hydrothermal ore deposits. Students are exposed to fundamental theory to work through key deposit types with scenarios designed to encourage critical thinking, problem solving and good practice. A field component may be offered.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
983

EARTHSCI 706

: Special Topic
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
984

EARTHSCI 713

: Tectonic Geomorphology
2023 Semester Two (1235)
New Zealand is an ideal location in which to investigate the interplay between tectonics and geomorphic processes. This will be demonstrated by combining relevant case studies and field practice whereby students will develop skills in report writing and handling of some of the data, literature and tools necessary to conduct field research in active tectonics and landform generation.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
985

EARTHSCI 714

: Faults and Fluids
2024 Semester One (1243)
Fault-fluid interaction is critical in earthquake dynamics and hydrothermal systems that have implications for geothermal energy, ore mineralisation and, via hydrothermal alteration, land stability. We will explore the fundamentals of these interactions and their relevance to hazard and resource challenges of society today. This course will be anchored by a strong in-person field component.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 706
986

EARTHSCI 714

: Earthquake Geology
2023 Semester One (1233)
Understanding why, how and where earthquakes occur from identification of their source parameters to consideration of their effects (ground shaking, fault rupture and crustal stress changes). Topics include seismic style, earthquake size and source parameters, recurrence interval, conditions for failure, and earthquakes as agents for crustal fluid redistribution.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
987

EARTHSCI 714

: Earthquake Geology
2022 Semester One (1223)
Understanding why, how and where earthquakes occur from identification of their source parameters to consideration of their effects (ground shaking, fault rupture and crustal stress changes). Topics include seismic style, earthquake size and source parameters, recurrence interval, conditions for failure, and earthquakes as agents for crustal fluid redistribution.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
988

EARTHSCI 714

: Earthquake Geology
2021 Semester One (1213)
Understanding why, how and where earthquakes occur from identification of their source parameters to consideration of their effects (ground shaking, fault rupture and crustal stress changes). Topics include seismic style, earthquake size and source parameters, recurrence interval, conditions for failure, and earthquakes as agents for crustal fluid redistribution.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
989

EARTHSCI 714

: Earthquake Geology
2020 Semester One (1203)
Understanding why, how and where earthquakes occur from identification of their source parameters to consideration of their effects (ground shaking, fault rupture and crustal stress changes). Topics include seismic style, earthquake size and source parameters, recurrence interval, conditions for failure, and earthquakes as agents for crustal fluid redistribution.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOLOGY 712, 714
990

EARTHSCI 720

: Environmental Geochemistry
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Provides a broad overview of applications of geochemistry across multiple disciplines. In addition, this course will help determine the suitability of different analytical techniques to different problems while providing practical experience in collecting and evaluating geochemical data. Subject areas are wide-reaching and include, geology, environmental science, biology, archaeology, and forensic sciences. No formal prerequisite but knowledge of introductory chemistry will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
991

EARTHSCI 720

: Geochemistry of our World
2022 Semester One (1223)
Provides a broad overview of applications of geochemistry across multiple disciplines. In addition, this course will help determine the suitability of different analytical techniques to different problems while providing practical experience in collecting and evaluating geochemical data. Subject areas are wide-reaching and include, geology, environmental science, biology, archaeology, and forensic sciences. No formal prerequisite but knowledge of introductory chemistry will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
992

EARTHSCI 720

: Geochemistry of our World
2021 Semester One (1213)
Provides a broad overview of applications of geochemistry across multiple disciplines. In addition, this course will help determine the suitability of different analytical techniques to different problems while providing practical experience in collecting and evaluating geochemical data. Subject areas are wide-reaching and include, geology, environmental science, biology, archaeology, and forensic sciences. No formal prerequisite but knowledge of introductory chemistry will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
993

EARTHSCI 720

: Geochemistry of our World
2020 Semester One (1203)
Provides a broad overview of applications of geochemistry across multiple disciplines. In addition, this course will help determine the suitability of different analytical techniques to different problems while providing practical experience in collecting and evaluating geochemical data. Subject areas are wide-reaching and include, geology, environmental science, biology, archaeology, and forensic sciences. No formal prerequisite but knowledge of introductory chemistry will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOLOGY 720
994

EARTHSCI 732

: Exploring Environmental Change
2024 Semester One (1243)
Sedimentary and biological records show that extreme, rapid and short-lived climatic and environmental changes occurred in the past. Case studies are used to introduce the tools used to identify and interpret abrupt environmental changes during the Last Glacial Period and Holocene that may have implications for the present and our future.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
995

EARTHSCI 732

: Reconstructing Environmental Change
2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines key issues in environmental change with an emphasis on the South West Pacific during the Quaternary. Methods applied to reconstruct and constrain the timing of environmental change are explored, including glacial geomorphology, environmental isotopes, micro- and macro-fossil remains such as pollen, diatoms and wood, and relevant geochronologic techniques. No formal prerequisite, but an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 307, GEOG 334 or GEOLOGY 303 will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
996

EARTHSCI 732

: Reconstructing Environmental Change
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines key issues in environmental change with an emphasis on the South West Pacific during the Quaternary. Methods applied to reconstruct and constrain the timing of environmental change are explored, including glacial geomorphology, environmental isotopes, micro- and macro-fossil remains such as pollen, diatoms and wood, and relevant geochronologic techniques. No formal prerequisite, but an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 307, GEOG 334 or GEOLOGY 303 will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
997

EARTHSCI 732

: Reconstructing Environmental Change
2020 Semester One (1203)
Examines key issues in environmental change with an emphasis on the South West Pacific during the Quaternary. Methods applied to reconstruct and constrain the timing of environmental change are explored, including glacial geomorphology, environmental isotopes, micro- and macro-fossil remains such as pollen, diatoms and wood, and relevant geochronologic techniques. No formal prerequisite, but an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 307, GEOG 334 or GEOLOGY 303 will be assumed.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: GEOG 732
998

EARTHSCI 752

: Volcanoes
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Volcanoes were an important part in the formation of Earth’s crust and atmosphere and influenced the evolution of life. Today, volcanoes play an important role in society from hazards and resources to recreation. This course covers how and why volcanoes erupt from magma processes in the mantle to eruption at the surface.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
999

EARTHSCI 752

: Understanding Volcanic Systems
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Understanding how and why volcanoes erupt from magma processes in mantle to eruption at the surface. All tectonic settings and explosive and effusive processes are examined. Volcanic hazards and resource exploration in volcanic terrain is also covered.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1000

EARTHSCI 752

: Understanding Volcanic Systems
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Understanding how and why volcanoes erupt from magma processes in mantle to eruption at the surface. All tectonic settings and explosive and effusive processes are examined. Volcanic hazards and resource exploration in volcanic terrain is also covered.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions