Completion of an independent field project.
This paper allows students to develop their ability to work independently on a field-based project. A range of geological skills are advanced, depending on the chosen project; these may be stratigraphy, mapping, facies analysis, petrography, structural analysis, geochemical or geophysical techniques. All students gain experience in library research and the report resulting from the independent project develops abilities in written communication and geological interpretation.
| Paper title | Special Topic: Accelerated Independent Field Studies |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEOL321 |
| Subject | Geology |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | First Semester, Second Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,080.30 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,858.95 |
- Prerequisite
- GEOL 251 and GEOL 252
- Pre or Corequisite
- GEOL 344
- Restriction
- GEOL 302
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- (i) Cannot be taken if GEOL 302 has been passed. (ii) Recommended for students with average grade of B- or better in GEOL 251 and 252, or in GEOL 252 and other GEOL papers at the discretion of the Head of Department. (iii) International or transferring students are welcome to enrol upon providing evidence of equivalent prerequisite study. (iv) Students enrolled at the University of Otago for both semesters of the 2019 academic year are advised to enrol in GEOL 302 Independent Field Studies instead of GEOL 321.
- Eligibility
Background requirements: Basic mapping, hand-specimen identification, and petrographicskills.
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Coordinator: DrSteven Smith
All Geology staff are supervisors.- Paper Structure
Students choose a field-focused geological investigation in consultation with a staff member who has agreed to supervise them. The supervisor helps design the project, suggests appropriate background readings and methodologies, is available for consultation on field and laboratory work, and offers guidance on a first draft of the written report. Assessment is 100% internal. There is no final exam. The final research project and associated work are assessed.
- Teaching Arrangements
Some formal meetings will be scheduled around Health and Safety and other logistics. Students conduct their own independent fieldwork.
- Textbooks
Strongly recommended:
- Edbrooke, S.W.; Heron, D.W.; Forsyth, P.J.; Jongens, R. (compilers) 2015 Geological map of New Zealand 1:1 000 000. Lower Hutt, N.Z.: GNS Science. GNS Science geological map 2 2 maps (also available as a free web map service at http://data.gns.cri.nz/geology/)
- Coe, A. (ed.); 2010. Geological Field Techniques. Wiley-Blackwell
Recommended:
- Fry, N. The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks. Wiley.
- Jerram, D. & Petford, N. The Field Description of Igneous Rocks. Wiley.
- Lisle, R., Brabham, P & Barnes, J. Basic Geological Mapping. Wiley.
- McClay, K. Mapping of Geological Structures, Wiley.
- Tucker, M.E. Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Practical Guide. Wiley.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
This paper is intended to develop a range of geological skills, including some of stratigraphy, mapping, structural geometry, facies analysis, petrography and library research. The report resulting from the independent project develops abilities in written communication and geological interpretation.
