GEOL471 Advanced Topics in Geophysics 2

Overview

Practical and conceptual approaches on the use of rock- and paleo-magnetism in stratigraphic, chronostratigraphic, environmental, volcanic, structural and tectonic studies.

About this paper

Restriction

GEOL 431

Eligibility

This paper is suitable for someone with a BSc (or equivalent) in a physical science.

Contact

geology@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Dr Christian Ohneiser
Associate Professor Andrew Gorman

Paper Structure

• Introduction 1 - The origins of the geomagnetic field
• Introduction 2 - Remanence
• Introduction 3 - Magnetic mineralogy
• Introduction 4 - Laboratory and field techniques
• The geomagnetic polarity timescale
• Magnetostratigraphy
• Secular variations
• Relative paleointensity and the next generation magnetic timescale
• Environmental magnetism
• Magnetic fabrics and paleoceanography
• Paleomagnetic techniques for volcanology
• Magnetic fabrics and rock deformation
• Paleomagnetic studies and structural geology

Textbooks

This paper will draw on the book 'PALEOMAGNETISM: Magnetic Domains to Geologic Terranes' By Robert F. Butler, which is available for download from https://www.geo.arizona.edu/Paleomag/.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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Learning Outcomes

• Understanding how the field of rock and paleomagnetism has developed and been applied to a number of complex geological problems and contemporary topics; this will include an understanding of the advantages and limitations of paleomagnetic methods over other geological and geophysical techniques (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Global perspective, Environmental literacy, Ethics, Lifelong learning and Critical thinking)
• The ability to acquire and critically evaluate rock and paleomagnetism datasets and research material (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Communication, Self-motivation and Teamwork)
• Development of independent and group skills for communicating geophysical research in small group and more formal (seminar presentation) settings; this will include the ability to prepare for and produce coherent written and oral presentations and arguments about the methods and datasets that they present; they will challenge conventional assumptions and consider different options and viewpoints when discussing results; students will develop an appreciation for flexibility, adaptability and creativity in seismic research (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Communication, Self-motivation, Lifelong learning and Teamwork)

Timetable

Overview

Practical and conceptual approaches on the use of rock- and paleo-magnetism in stratigraphic, chronostratigraphic, environmental, volcanic, structural and tectonic studies.

About this paper

Restriction

GEOL 431

Eligibility

This paper is suitable for someone with a BSc (or equivalent) in a physical science.

Contact

geology@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: 
Associate Professor Andrew Gorman

Paper Structure

• Introduction 1 - The origins of the geomagnetic field
• Introduction 2 - Remanence
• Introduction 3 - Magnetic mineralogy
• Introduction 4 - Laboratory and field techniques
• The geomagnetic polarity timescale
• Magnetostratigraphy
• Secular variations
• Relative paleointensity and the next generation magnetic timescale
• Environmental magnetism
• Magnetic fabrics and paleoceanography
• Paleomagnetic techniques for volcanology
• Magnetic fabrics and rock deformation
• Paleomagnetic studies and structural geology

Textbooks

This paper will draw on the book 'PALEOMAGNETISM: Magnetic Domains to Geologic Terranes' By Robert F. Butler, which is available for download from https://www.geo.arizona.edu/Paleomag/.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding how the field of rock and paleomagnetism has developed and been applied to a number of complex geological problems and contemporary topics; this will include an understanding of the advantages and limitations of paleomagnetic methods over other geological and geophysical techniques (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Global perspective, Environmental literacy, Ethics, Lifelong learning and Critical thinking)
• The ability to acquire and critically evaluate rock and paleomagnetism datasets and research material (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Communication, Self-motivation and Teamwork)
• Development of independent and group skills for communicating geophysical research in small group and more formal (seminar presentation) settings; this will include the ability to prepare for and produce coherent written and oral presentations and arguments about the methods and datasets that they present; they will challenge conventional assumptions and consider different options and viewpoints when discussing results; students will develop an appreciation for flexibility, adaptability and creativity in seismic research (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Communication, Self-motivation, Lifelong learning and Teamwork)

Timetable