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    Overview

    Selected topics of current interest in geology. Not necessarily offered each year

    This paper is used to accommodate students who need to take papers outside of the regular core and optional 200- or 300-level geology papers (e.g., when a visiting lecturer offers a paper that does fit within an existing paper description.) This paper is not a "taught optional course". Do not enrol in this paper unless you have contacted the Department of Geology.

    About this paper

    Paper title Special Topic
    Subject Geology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    GEOL 251 and GEOL 252
    Schedule C
    Science
    Notes
    Students must be prepared to attend field trips outside of regular semester time
    Eligibility
    This paper will be suitable for students who have completed introductory geology (first year) papers.

    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact
    geology@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff
    Various academic staff involved.
    Paper Structure
    To be determined prior to the start of the paper. Usually, this paper will follow a similar format to the other optional 200- or 300-level geology papers.
    Textbooks
    Will depend on the paper/topic in the semester in which the paper is offered.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Greater knowledge in topics of current interest in Geology.

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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