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    Overview

    Theoretical and practical approaches to understanding the deformation of rocks and ice, deformation mechanisms, active faulting processes, and associated natural hazards.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Topics in Rock Deformation
    Subject Geology
    EFTS 0.0833
    Points 10 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $723.96
    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

    mark.stirling@otago.ac.nz

    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

    Course outline refers to last time paper was taught

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    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)

    Timetable

    Semester 2

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