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1901

EARTHSCI 301

: Advanced Field Geological Skills and Methods
2020 Summer School (1200)
Advanced field course that allows students to attain a high level of geological field skills through a series of integrative field problems. Focuses on advanced field skills, work flows and interpretations needed to decipher complex geological terrains. Examines a range of sedimentary and igneous units in the North Island. Critically examines outcrops and develops complex 4D models of tectonostratigraphic and volcanological evolution in a variety of settings. Field exercises culminate in individual mapping exercises and synthesis of the geological histories of areas.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: EARTHSCI 201 or GEOLOGY 201, and 30 points from EARTHSCI 202-204, GEOLOGY 202-204
Restriction: GEOLOGY 301
1902

EARTHSCI 303

: Sedimentary Systems
2025 Semester One (1253)
An advanced course that critically examines ancient and contemporary sedimentary systems. State of the art techniques and technologies (sedimentology, geomorphology, modelling) are used to examine the physical and biological processes in freshwater and marine environments. The application of sedimentary systems in the context of Earth’s resources and the current energy transition are highlighted.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1903

EARTHSCI 303

: Sedimentary Systems
2024 Semester One (1243)
An advanced course that critically examines ancient and contemporary sedimentary systems. State of the art techniques and technologies (sedimentology, geomorphology, modelling) are used to examine the physical and biological processes in freshwater and marine environments. The application of sedimentary systems in the context of Earth’s resources and the current energy transition are highlighted.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1904

EARTHSCI 303

: Sedimentary Systems
2023 Semester One (1233)
An advanced course that critically examines ancient and contemporary sedimentary systems. State of the art techniques and technologies (sedimentology, geomorphology, modelling) are used to examine the physical and biological processes in freshwater and marine environments. The application of sedimentary systems in the context of Earth’s resources and the current energy transition are highlighted.
Subject: Earth Sciences
No pre-requisites or restrictions
1905

EARTHSCI 303

: Sedimentary Systems
2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced course that critically examines sedimentary systems from the mineral to basin scale. Highlights the latest research and techniques used to interpret carbonate and clastic sedimentary systems, including petrological techniques, paleoenvironment facies analysis, sequence stratigraphy, basin analysis and geophysics. Real-life case studies will also show how hydrocarbon systems work in a sedimentary system context.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Earth Sciences or Biological Sciences, plus an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 202 will be assumed
1906

EARTHSCI 303

: Sedimentary Systems
2020 Semester One (1203)
An advanced course that critically examines sedimentary systems from the mineral to basin scale. Highlights the latest research and techniques used to interpret carbonate and clastic sedimentary systems, including petrological techniques, paleoenvironment facies analysis, sequence stratigraphy, basin analysis and geophysics. Real-life case studies will also show how hydrocarbon systems work in a sedimentary system context.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Earth Sciences or Biological Sciences, plus an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 202 will be assumed
Restriction: GEOLOGY 303
1907

EARTHSCI 304

: Petrology and Geochemistry of Igneous Systems
2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to geochemistry and its broad applications including Solar System formation, Earth evolution, geochronology, mountain-building, paleoclimatology, paleoceanography, archeology, tracing the life histories of animals, forensic science and medical geology. Includes how the generation, modification and eruption of magmas can be constrained from mineralogical, chemical and isotopic studies.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 15 points from EARTHSCI 203, 220 GEOLOGY 203, and 30 points from EARTHSCI 201-263, GEOG 260-263, GEOLOGY 201-205
Restriction: GEOLOGY 304
1908

EARTHSCI 305

: Tectonics and Geodynamics
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Causes and effects of motions of the Earth's lithosphere drawn from across geosciences. Exposure to seminal literature covering various geological, geophysical and modelling tools and methods used for deciphering deformation at divergent and convergent plate margins. Provides a strong foundation in tectonophysics and experience in critical evaluation of the scientific literature.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: EARTHSCI 204 or GEOLOGY 204
Restriction: GEOLOGY 305
1909

EARTHSCI 307

: Earth's Changing Climate
2024 Semester One (1243)
An exploration of long-term climatic and environmental variability from deep time to the present - all placed in the context of our warming world. Emphasis is on the nature and drivers of climate change, and the tools used for analysis of past climate impacts on Earth landscapes, the hydrosphere and the biosphere.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II, including 15 points from EARTHSCI 201, 202, 220, GEOG 260-263, or equivalent
1910

EARTHSCI 307

: From Ice House to Greenhouse
2023 Semester One (1233)
An exploration of the evolution of long-term climatic and environmental variability placed in the context of our warming world. The topic is multi-disciplinary and examines aspects of paleoceanography, sea-level change, paleo ice sheets, paleohydrology, paleoecology, paleolimnology, and speleothems as well as the techniques used to extract the records of climate change that they contain.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II, including 15 points from EARTHSCI 201, 202, 220, GEOG 260-263, or equivalent
1911

EARTHSCI 307

: Dynamic Quaternary Environments
2020 Semester One (1203)
An advanced understanding of the evolution and variability of climate and environment during the Quaternary Period (last 2.6 million years). The focus of the course is on the identification of these and the use of biological, physical and geochemical proxy methods. The topic is multi-disciplinary and will examine aspects of paleoceanography, sea-level change, paleoglaciology, paleohydrology, paleoecology, paleolimnology, dendroclimatology and speleothems.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II, including 15 points from EARTHSCI 201, 202, 220, GEOG 260-263, GEOLOGY 201, 202, or equivalent
1912

EARTHSCI 308

: Tectonic and Magmatic Systems
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explores the tectonic and magmatic evolution of Earth and planetary systems, including their formation, composition, and how they deform. Students are exposed to seminal literature covering the various geological, geochemical, geophysical, and modelling tools and methods used for deciphering Earth deformation and magmatism, and the critical feedbacks between these processes. Recommended preparation: EARTHSCI 203, 208
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 304, 305
1913

EARTHSCI 308

: Tectonic and Magmatic Systems
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores the tectonic and magmatic evolution of Earth and planetary systems, including their formation, composition, and how they deform. Students are exposed to seminal literature covering the various geological, geochemical, geophysical, and modelling tools and methods used for deciphering Earth deformation and magmatism, and the critical feedbacks between these processes. Recommended preparation: EARTHSCI 203, 208
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 304, 305
1914

EARTHSCI 308

: Tectonic and Magmatic Systems
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Explores the tectonic and magmatic evolution of Earth and planetary systems, including their formation, composition, and how they deform. Students are exposed to seminal literature covering the various geological, geochemical, geophysical, and modelling tools and methods used for deciphering Earth deformation and magmatism, and the critical feedbacks between these processes. Recommended preparation: EARTHSCI 203, 208
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 304, 305
1915

EARTHSCI 308

: Tectonic and Magmatic Systems
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Explores the tectonic and magmatic evolution of Earth and planetary systems, including their formation, composition, and how they deform. Students are exposed to seminal literature covering the various geological, geochemical, geophysical, and modelling tools and methods used for deciphering Earth deformation and magmatism, and the critical feedbacks between these processes. Recommended preparation: EARTHSCI 203, 208
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 304, 305
1916

EARTHSCI 308

: Tectonic and Magmatic Systems
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Explores the tectonic and magmatic evolution of Earth and planetary systems, including their formation, composition, and how they deform. Students are exposed to seminal literature covering the various geological, geochemical, geophysical, and modelling tools and methods used for deciphering Earth deformation and magmatism, and the critical feedbacks between these processes. Recommended preparation: EARTHSCI 203, 208
Subject: Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 304, 305
1917

EARTHSCI 315

: Analytical Skills in Geology
2021 Semester One (1213)
A laboratory and field-based course expanding a student’s ability to collect, synthesise and analyse the range of datasets encountered in Earth Sciences, in disciplines such as geochemistry, sedimentology, structural geology and geophysics. Activities focus around a residential geological field-trip, where students develop advanced quantitative field skills in geologically diverse settings, and provide a report synthesising and interpreting their collected data.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: EARTHSCI 220, 30 points from EARTHSCI 202, 203, 208, 262 and a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher
1918

EARTHSCI 320

: Practice in Earth Sciences 2
2025 Semester One (1253)
A practical and field based course that embeds theory and work flows to enable students to read, document and interpret complex and vulnerable landforms and landscapes in 4-D. Students will be required to participate in a residential field experience and undertake independent field work.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: EARTHSCI 220
Restriction: EARTHSCI 301, GEOG 330
1919

EARTHSCI 320

: Practice in Earth Sciences 2
2024 Semester One (1243)
A practical and field based course that embeds theory and work flows to enable students to read, document and interpret complex and vulnerable landforms and landscapes in 4-D. Students will be required to participate in a residential field experience and undertake independent field work.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: EARTHSCI 220
Restriction: EARTHSCI 301, GEOG 330
1920

EARTHSCI 320

: Practice in Earth Sciences 2
2023 Semester One (1233)
A practical and field based course that embeds theory and work flows to enable students to read, document and interpret complex and vulnerable landforms and landscapes in 4-D. Students will be required to participate in a residential field experience and undertake independent field work.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: EARTHSCI 220
Restriction: EARTHSCI 301, GEOG 330
1921

EARTHSCI 320

: Practice in Earth Sciences 2
2022 Semester One (1223)
A practical and field based course that embeds theory and work flows to enable students to read, document and interpret complex and vulnerable landforms and landscapes in 4-D. Students will be required to participate in a residential field experience and undertake independent field work.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: EARTHSCI 220
Restriction: EARTHSCI 301, GEOG 330
1922

EARTHSCI 330

: Research Methods in Physical Geography
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Research design and associated research methods from the component fields of physical geography. A residential field trip forms a focus for the course. On this trip, students will work under supervision in small groups and apply selected research methods and techniques to a research project. Fieldwork will be followed by the development and presentation of the research project.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 15 points from EARTHSCI 201, 260, GEOG 260 and 15 points from GEOG 331, 332, 334, 351
Restriction: GEOG 330
1923

EARTHSCI 361

: Imaging the Subsurface
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Geophysical imaging of the subsurface utilises contrasting rock and fluid properties. Applications include environmental, engineering, resource, hazard, and tectonic studies. Students will acquire and interpret geophysical data by attending a one-day field trip and through laboratory sessions.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Earth Sciences, Environmental Physics, Geophysics
Restriction: GEOLOGY 361, GEOPHYS 361
1924

EARTHSCI 361

: Imaging the Subsurface
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Geophysical imaging of the subsurface utilises contrasting rock and fluid properties. Applications include environmental, engineering, resource, hazard, and tectonic studies. Students will acquire and interpret geophysical data by attending a one-day field trip and through laboratory sessions.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Earth Sciences, Environmental Physics, Geophysics
Restriction: GEOLOGY 361, GEOPHYS 361
1925

EARTHSCI 361

: Imaging the Subsurface
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Geophysical imaging of the subsurface utilises contrasting rock and fluid properties. Applications include environmental, engineering, resource, hazard, and tectonic studies. Students will acquire and interpret geophysical data by attending a one-day field trip and through laboratory sessions.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II in Earth Sciences, Environmental Physics, Geophysics
Restriction: GEOLOGY 361, GEOPHYS 361