Overview

    Principles and applications of geochemistry to studies of rocks, ores, sediments, soils and natural waters.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Topics in Geochemistry
    Subject Geology
    EFTS 0.0833
    Points 10 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $704.22
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    GEOL 422
    Eligibility

    This is an honours / first-year MSc paper, and students are expected to have a bachelor's degree in Geology, or equivalent.

    Contact

    geology@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Coordinator: Dr Candace Martin
    Dr Michael Palin
    Professor Claudine Stirling

    Paper Structure

    Two topics, possible examples:

    • Zircon petrochronology
    • Global biogeochemical cycles
    • Sr isotope hydrogeology
    • Hydrothermal mineralization
    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

    Learning Outcomes

    At completion of GEOL 462, students will have demonstrated:

    • Knowledge of sampling and analytical methods for measuring trace elements and stable and radiogenic isotopes in a range of Earth materials (Scholarship, Research)
    • Understanding of possible sources of uncertainty in geochemical data and the use of statistics to estimate accuracy and precision (Research, Critical thinking)
    • Experience with the numerical manipulation and presentation of geochemical data for the purpose of communication and interpretation (Communication, Information literacy)
    • Understanding of the principles that govern select biogeochemical systems and the effects of human activity on these systems (Scholarship, Interdisciplinary perspective, Environmental literacy)
    • Enhanced capacity to read relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and to understand and critically evaluate interpretations made on the basis of geochemical data (Scholarship, Critical thinking)

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Overview

    Principles and applications of geochemistry to studies of rocks, ores, sediments, soils and natural waters.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Topics in Geochemistry
    Subject Geology
    EFTS 0.0833
    Points 10 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    GEOL 422
    Eligibility

    This is an honours / first-year MSc paper, and students are expected to have a bachelor's degree in Geology, or equivalent.

    Contact

    geology@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Coordinator: Dr Candace Martin
    Dr Michael Palin
    Professor Claudine Stirling

    Paper Structure

    Two topics, possible examples:

    • Zircon petrochronology
    • Global biogeochemical cycles
    • Sr isotope hydrogeology
    • Hydrothermal mineralization
    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

    Learning Outcomes

    At completion of GEOL 462, students will have demonstrated:

    • Knowledge of sampling and analytical methods for measuring trace elements and stable and radiogenic isotopes in a range of Earth materials (Scholarship, Research)
    • Understanding of possible sources of uncertainty in geochemical data and the use of statistics to estimate accuracy and precision (Research, Critical thinking)
    • Experience with the numerical manipulation and presentation of geochemical data for the purpose of communication and interpretation (Communication, Information literacy)
    • Understanding of the principles that govern select biogeochemical systems and the effects of human activity on these systems (Scholarship, Interdisciplinary perspective, Environmental literacy)
    • Enhanced capacity to read relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and to understand and critically evaluate interpretations made on the basis of geochemical data (Scholarship, Critical thinking)

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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