Theoretical and practical approaches to understanding the deformation of rocks and ice, deformation mechanisms, active faulting processes, and associated natural hazards.
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Rock Deformation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEOL475 |
| Subject | Geology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $704.22 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GEOL 430
- Eligibility
A student who has an undergraduate background in field geology and some basic structural geology or tectonics. Basic mathematical ability is an advantage.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Professor Mark Stirling
- Paper Structure
- Earthquake physics and statistics
- Tectonic geomorphology and paleoseismology
- Integration of instrumental and geological earthquake data
- Earthquake hazard analysis
- Time-dependency of earthquakes
- Outputs for end-users
- Multi-hazards
- Alpine Fault case study
- Hikurangi subduction zone case study
- Teaching Arrangements
One 1.5-hour lectures per week, with two lecture periods spent on individual projects.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will have:
- Research-level understanding of state-of-the-art topics in seismotectonics and consequent hazards (Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective)
- Understanding of the key components of seismic hazard analysis, and the required outputs for end-users
- The state-of-the-art in seismic hazard analysis New Zealand and beyond
- Effective science communication
- Cognisance of relevant employment markets
- An enhanced capacity for self-directed activity and working independently (Self-motivation)
