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GEOL221 Special Topic

Selected topics of current interest in geology; topics to be announced each year. Not necessarily offered each year. Special restrictions will apply.

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.

Paper title Special Topic
Paper code GEOL221
Subject Geology
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2023 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $1,141.35
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite
(GEOL 112 or GEOX 112) and (EAOX 111 or EAOS 111)
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. Will advise when offered next.

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.

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Timetable

Not offered in 2023

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
None