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EARTHSCI 205
: New Zealand: Half a Billion Years on the Edge2021 Semester Two (1215)
Take a 500 million year journey through time following the geologic and biologic development of New Zealand from humble beginnings on the edge of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana to the present day geologically dynamic land mass beset by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and massive erosion as a consequence of being located on the edge of the Earth's largest tectonic plate.
Prerequisite: 75 points passed
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EARTHSCI 205
: New Zealand: Half a Billion Years on the Edge2020 Semester One (1203)
Take a 500 million year journey through time following the geologic and biologic development of New Zealand from humble beginnings on the edge of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana to the present day geologically dynamic land mass beset by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and massive erosion as a consequence of being located on the edge of the Earth's largest tectonic plate.
Prerequisite: 75 points passed
Restriction: GEOLOGY 205, 205G
Restriction: GEOLOGY 205, 205G
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EARTHSCI 205G
: New Zealand: Half a Billion Years on the Edge2021 Semester Two (1215)
Take a 500 million year journey through time following the geologic and biologic development of New Zealand from humble beginnings on the edge of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana to the present day geologically dynamic land mass beset by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and massive erosion as a consequence of being located on the edge of the Earth's largest tectonic plate.
Prerequisite: 75 points passed
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EARTHSCI 205G
: New Zealand: Half a Billion Years on the Edge2020 Semester One (1203)
Take a 500 million year journey through time following the geologic and biologic development of New Zealand from humble beginnings on the edge of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana to the present day geologically dynamic land mass beset by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and massive erosion as a consequence of being located on the edge of the Earth's largest tectonic plate.
Prerequisite: 75 points passed
Restriction: GEOLOGY 205, 205G
Restriction: GEOLOGY 205, 205G
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EARTHSCI 208
: Buckled and Broken: Our Stressed Planet2025 Semester Two (1255)
Introduces techniques used to analyse and understand folds, faults and stresses within the Earth. Focuses on how to interpret and extract useful information from geologic maps, construct geologic cross-sections, and synthesise analytical results into a coherent structural history, while gaining an appreciation of the relevance of such studies to modern society.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed or 30 points from ENV 100-103
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
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EARTHSCI 208
: Earth Structure2024 Semester Two (1245)
A foundation course that introduces students to descriptive and analytical methods in structural geology. Geological maps are used to help students analyse structural features (e.g., folds, faults, contacts). On completion of this course, students should be able to interpret geological maps, construct cross-sections, and synthesise analytical results into a structural history.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
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EARTHSCI 208
: Earth Structure2023 Semester Two (1235)
A foundation course that introduces students to descriptive and analytical methods in structural geology. Geological maps are used to help students analyse structural features (e.g., folds, faults, contacts). On completion of this course, students should be able to interpret geological maps, construct cross-sections, and synthesise analytical results into a structural history.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
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EARTHSCI 208
: Earth Structure2022 Semester Two (1225)
A foundation course that introduces students to descriptive and analytical methods in structural geology. Geological maps are used to help students analyse structural features (e.g., folds, faults, contacts). On completion of this course, students should be able to interpret geological maps, construct cross-sections, and synthesise analytical results into a structural history.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
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EARTHSCI 208
: Earth Structure2021 Semester Two (1215)
A foundation course that introduces students to descriptive and analytical methods in structural geology. Geological maps are used to help students analyse structural features (e.g., folds, faults, contacts). On completion of this course, students should be able to interpret geological maps, construct cross-sections, and synthesise analytical results into a structural history.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
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EARTHSCI 208
: Earth Structure2020 Semester Two (1205)
A foundation course that introduces students to descriptive and analytical methods in structural geology. Geological maps are used to help students analyse structural features (e.g., folds, faults, contacts). On completion of this course, students should be able to interpret geological maps, construct cross-sections, and synthesise analytical results into a structural history.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage I in Earth Sciences
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
Restriction: EARTHSCI 204
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EARTHSCI 220
: Practice in Earth Sciences 12025 Semester One (1253)
A practical and field based course that introduces and develops theory and work flows to enable students to read, document and interpret landforms and landscapes in 4-D. Students will be required to participate in a residential field experience and undertake independent field work.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed or 30 points from ENV 100-103
Restriction: EARTHSCI 201, 260
Restriction: EARTHSCI 201, 260
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EARTHSCI 220
: Practice in Earth Sciences 12024 Semester One (1243)
A practical and field based course that introduces and develops theory and work flows to enable students to read, document and interpret landforms and landscapes in 4-D. Students will be required to participate in a residential field experience and undertake independent field work.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EARTHSCI 120, GEOG 101
Restriction: EARTHSCI 201, 260
Restriction: EARTHSCI 201, 260
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EARTHSCI 220
: Practice in Earth Sciences 12023 Semester One (1233)
A practical and field based course that introduces and develops theory and work flows to enable students to read, document and interpret landforms and landscapes in 4-D. Students will be required to participate in a residential field experience and undertake independent field work.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EARTHSCI 120, GEOG 101
Restriction: EARTHSCI 201, 260
Restriction: EARTHSCI 201, 260
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EARTHSCI 220
: Practice in Earth Sciences 12022 Semester One (1223)
A practical and field based course that introduces and develops theory and work flows to enable students to read, document and interpret landforms and landscapes in 4-D. Students will be required to participate in a residential field experience and undertake independent field work.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EARTHSCI 120, GEOG 101
Restriction: EARTHSCI 201, 260
Restriction: EARTHSCI 201, 260
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EARTHSCI 261
: Climate and Society2023 Semester One (1233)
Exploration of themes in climatology, meteorology, hydro-climatology and oceanography with a focus on the nature and role of key processes. These will be examined in relation to key issues for society such as extreme weather events, drought, floods, air pollution and climate change.
Prerequisite: GEOG 101
Restriction: GEOG 261
Restriction: GEOG 261
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EARTHSCI 261
: Climate and Society2022 Semester One (1223)
Exploration of themes in climatology, meteorology, hydro-climatology and oceanography with a focus on the nature and role of key processes. These will be examined in relation to key issues for society such as extreme weather events, drought, floods, air pollution and climate change.
Prerequisite: GEOG 101
Restriction: GEOG 261
Restriction: GEOG 261
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EARTHSCI 261
: Climate, Hydrology and Biogeography2020 Semester One (1203)
Exploration of themes in climatology, hydrology, and biogeography with a focus on the nature and role of key processes at various spatial and temporal scales in the biosphere. The role of climate as a fundamental driver of hydrological and biogeographical processes is an important theme.
Prerequisite: GEOG 101
Restriction: GEOG 261
Restriction: GEOG 261
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EARTHSCI 262
: Geomorphology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Introduces fundamental concepts in geomorphology for geologists and physical geographers. Key aspects of geomorphology, sedimentology, and earth surface processes are introduced by studying the temporal and spatial development of coastal and river landforms. Applied techniques for earth and environmental sciences, including field, remote sensing, GIS mapping, and modelling.
Prerequisite: GEOG 101
Restriction: GEOG 262
Restriction: GEOG 262
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EARTHSCI 262
: Geomorphology2021 Semester Two (1215)
Introduces fundamental concepts in geomorphology for geologists and physical geographers. Key aspects of geomorphology, sedimentology, and earth surface processes are introduced by studying the temporal and spatial development of coastal and river landforms. Applied techniques for earth and environmental sciences, including field, remote sensing, GIS mapping, and modelling.
Prerequisite: GEOG 101
Restriction: GEOG 262
Restriction: GEOG 262
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EARTHSCI 262
: Geomorphology2020 Semester Two (1205)
Introduces fundamental concepts in geomorphology for geologists and physical geographers. Key aspects of geomorphology, sedimentology, and earth surface processes are introduced by studying the temporal and spatial development of coastal and river landforms. Applied techniques for earth and environmental sciences, including field, remote sensing, GIS mapping, and modelling.
Prerequisite: GEOG 101
Restriction: GEOG 262
Restriction: GEOG 262
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EARTHSCI 301
: Advanced Field Geological Skills and Methods2020 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.
Prerequisite: EARTHSCI 201 or GEOLOGY 201, and 30 points from EARTHSCI 202-204, GEOLOGY 202-204
Restriction: GEOLOGY 301
Restriction: GEOLOGY 301
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EARTHSCI 303
: Sedimentary Systems2025 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EARTHSCI 303
: Sedimentary Systems2024 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EARTHSCI 303
: Sedimentary Systems2023 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.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EARTHSCI 303
: Sedimentary Systems2022 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.
Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Earth Sciences or Biological Sciences, plus an understanding equivalent to EARTHSCI 202 will be assumed
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