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	0.1500
Points	18 points
Teaching period	Not offered in 2020
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$1,080.30
International Tuition Fees (NZD)	$4,858.95

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Prerequisite

(GEOL 112 or GEOX 112) and (EAOS 111 or EAOX 111)

Schedule C

Science

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.

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