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Field Geology of New Zealand (GEOL90050)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This is an intensive 12-day field trip to New Zealand, one of the best natural laboratories in which to learn about geology. Apart from being dramatically different to Australia in terms of modern day geological activity, it is a ribbon continent with a complex assembly of allochthonous terranes, part of which was formerly part of Australia. It has hyperactive back arc volcanism, spectacular geothermal activity, very active seismicity and is one of the few countries in the world with glaciers at sea level. Some of the main concepts to be covered will be:
- Arcs and back-arc architecture, seismicity and volcanism
- Transpressional fault systems
- Geothermal springs and geothermal power
- The relationship of these to ore deposits
- Glaciers as a record of Holocene climate change
- Seismic hazards and engineering responses
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Interpreting evidence of deformation and origin of a fault structure
- Understanding and interpreting field evidence of the different mechamisms driving different types of metamorphism
- Development of skills in the preparation of a stratigraphic log
- Understanding and interpreting field characteristics of geochemical processes
Generic skills
- Exercise critical judgement
- Undertake rigorous and independent thinking
- Develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills
- Work as part of a team
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A knowledge of third-year geology is strongly recommended
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four fieldwork assignments, each worth 12.5% (each equivalent to about 1000 words), due at intervals throughout the subject
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
A poster-based presentation to be presented in the field at a site directly related to the poster topic
| Notice will be given on an individual basis of the timing of presentations | 50% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 12 November 2022