Overview
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic |
|---|---|
| Subject | Geology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- 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. To be advised 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.
Overview
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 not fit within an existing paper description). This paper is not a "taught optional course".
Please ensure you have contacted the Department of Geology prior to enrolling in this paper.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic |
|---|---|
| Subject | Geology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- 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. To be advised 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 next 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.