Field Schools
GEOL252: Maerewhenua
23 Feb - 28 Feb 2010
Introduction to Maerewhenua / Waitaki Field Mapping Class
What is Geology 252? This paper is a field mapping course + class work (total: 18 points) which involves 2 field trips, one to Maerewhenua, North Otago (23rd February-28th February) and one to Borland, Fiordland (week prior to Easter break). The report produced for each trip provides ~35% of the grade for GEOL 252, with the balance of grades coming from lab classes. GEOL 252 is essential if you wish to graduate in geology.
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Prerequisite: GEOL112; corequisite EAOS111, OR for overseas or transferring students, approved courses that cover appropriate introductory geology.
When: The Maerewhenua/Waitaki field mapping class will run from Tuesday 23rd Feb to Sunday 28th Feb 2010. The Geology Department will approach other departments to explain absences from introductory lectures.
Where: Accommodation at Danseys Pass Holiday Park, with field work nearby.
What field work entails: In the field you will be reintroduced to basic principles of geology, and will be given all possible assistance to help map the area. People will work in groups of 3-5. Each person should be able to produce a draft map of the field area before we leave the site on Sunday. There will be two tutorial sessions in lab time AND/OR in evenings at the Department, to help you finalise your work. The results of field work must be written up in a brief formal report, to be submitted with a final copy of the map and your field notebook in early March. Details will be given later.
GEOL252-2006. Photo taken during the 2006 field school. Francesca Ghisetti at left with scarf and sunglasses, Ewan Fordyce at right with black cap. |
What is it worth? This project will contribute 35% of the marks for GEOL 252.
How we live in the field: Cabin accommodation. Food (for both vegetarians and omnivores) is provided. The camp is dry (no alcohol).
What you’ll need: Gear for refined camping - day pack, sleeping bag, field clothing (for hot and cold and dry and wet conditions), hat, parka, sunscreen, personal first-aid kit, any medicine you may need, water bottle, notebook, assorted pens and pencils, ruler and protractor, geology hammer, hand-lens, robust footwear, etc. More details will be given later at the introductory meeting on 23rd February 2010.
Details of what to bring.pdf - to come soon
A preliminary meeting is scheduled for Quad 4 in the Geology Department at 9am on Tuesday 23rd February 2010. This meeting is to give you any final details about the trip, to review health and safety, to answer any questions, to “count heads,” and to collect a levy ($140 for both trips) for food. Food costs will be kept to a minimum. There will also be a tutorial (refresher), from 2 – 5pm in the Stage 2 lab that day. Please bring your gear for the camp to this tutorial.
Travel program: Have gear ready at 5.00pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010 at the Geology Department north door, so we can load it and leave promptly after tea at 7pm. Keep gear compact; pack or suitcase is OK for packing in the trailer. On Sunday we'll plan to return to town late afternoon-early evening.
Health and safety: A moderate level of fitness is desirable; we will make walks of several km each day. You should have tetanus shots up to date before undertaking field work. You must also advise the Department of any special health condition or medical requirements that might affect your ability to carry out field work or that might affect the ability of staff to properly supervise you.
Who is involved: The staff involved will include Ewan Fordyce (03) 479 7510 (or Academic Administrator’s office 479-7519, fax (03) 479-7527), other teaching staff, and 4-5 senior student demonstrators.
Please complete the 2010 Maerewhenua Field Mapping Class Intentions form.