Plate geometry and kinematic derivations; tectonic history reconstructions; integrated understanding of sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic, and structural associations in various tectonic settings; implications for climate, fauna, earth evolution, and society.
Students should leave this paper with a professional knowledge of tectonic systems that can be applied to a range of geological problems and an integrated understanding of the relationships between all the aspects of geology that they have learned within the core in preceding years.
| Paper title | Tectonics |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEOL353 |
| Subject | Geology |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | First Semester |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,038.45 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,492.80 |
- Prerequisite
- GEOL 251 and GEOL 252 and MATH 160
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- Students must be prepared to attend field trips outside of regular semester time
- Teaching Arrangements
- Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week.
- Contact
- geology@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information about GEOL 353
- Teaching staff
- Coordinator: Dr
James Scott
Dr Virginia Toy
Professor David Prior
Professor Dave Craw
Professor Ewan Fordyce
Dr Mike Palin
Professor James White
Dr Chris Moy - Paper Structure
- Part 1: The mechanics of plate tectonics: what is our current understanding of the structure and motion of tectonic plates, and what datasets is this based on?
- Part 2: Global implications of plate tectonics
- Part 3: Processes in orogenic belts by reference to NZ's South Island
- Textbooks
- Kearey, P., Klepeis, K.A., & Vine, F.J. 2009. Global tectonics. Wiley Blackwell. Third edition 2011. 482 pages
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy,
Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Specific learning outcomes are:
- Integrated and quantitative understanding of tectonic systems and tectonic processes
- Problem-solving skills
- Quantitative skills
- Teamwork skills
