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A general introduction to the study of the dynamic Earth and its geology, including Earth structure and plate tectonics, volcanic activity, crystal processes and the nature of minerals and rocks.
This summer course is aimed at College of Science and College of Engineering students of any major, who have completed one year of study and are now intending to major in Geology in the College of Science. Students will also have passed either GEOL112 or GEOL113 in semester 2. It is designed to allow students to cover all of the major topics of the GEOL111 course in order to progress through to 200-level geology with all the required knowledge. It will consist of an intensive two week course, with a morning lectures and an afternoon lab to introduce geology as a subject.The lecture component will cover such topics as the Earth and its interior, an introduction to plate tectonics and earthquakes, igneous processes and volcanoes, sedimentary processes in marine, river and glacial environments, metamorphic processes and economic geology.The practical component will give hands on experience into minerals and rocks by way of hand specimens, how they relate to the topics discussed within the lectures and the significance of outcrop relationships in terms of geological history.The summer course will run every weekday for 2 weeks shortly before the term starts (12th to 23rd January). Students are REQUIRED to attend all lectures and labs during this time, and should anticipate being on campus from 9 am - 5 pm. The following 3 weeks will be a period of independent revision and reading, and will include 2 on-campus tutorials during this time. The examination component will occur at the end of the course.
Goal of the CourseTo provide a general introduction to the Earth, with an emphasis on processes and rocks found at and near the Earth's surface. Comparison will be made with the Moon, other planets and their moons.Learning OutcomesStudents successfully completing this course should:* Gain a general knowledge of the composition, structure and geological processes of plant Earth* Understand the framework of plate tectonics* Appreciate the extent of geological time* Have a basic understanding of geological processes and their products* Know the general classification of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks* Examine geological samples, identify them accurately and draw simple geological inferences
ENCI271
Paul Ashwell and Catherine Reid
Kate Pedley
Marshak, Stephen; Earth : portrait of a planet ; 4th ed; W. W. Norton, 2012.
Bishop, A. C. et al; Cambridge guide to minerals, rocks and fossils ; Rev. and expanded ed; Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Kearey, P; The new Penguin dictionary of geology ; 2nd ed; Penguin, 2001.
* Portrait of a Planet, 4th edition (available from University Bookshop and also a reco0mmended text for GEOL112)*Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils (available from University Bookshop and a useful reference for 100 level and those continuing on in geology)*The Penguin Dictionary of Geology (available from University Bookshop and a useful reference for all geology students)
Lectures1 morning lecture each day (from 1-2 hours depending on content) - plus text reading timeLaboratory Classes1 afternoon lab per day (2.5 hours duration) plus quiz and review timeBoth the lectures and labs will be held in the ground floor lab (room 101) in von Haast building (unless otherwise specified)Tutorials2 tutorials in 3rd and 4th week of the course (exact times to be confirmed)PrerequisitesOne year of study at UC in the College of Science or College of Engineering and a passing grade in either GEOL112 or GEOL113. Students who have not passed either GEOL1113 or GEOL112 should speak to the Head of Department of Geological Sciences.This course is not intended for mid-year starting students who have only completed one semester of study.Restrictions - GEOL111-S1Class Size - the class is restricted to 30 students in total in order to be successfully delivered in this format.
Summary of the Course ContentThe topics covered by this course are:* Mineral composition of the Earth; Silicate minerals; Igneous rocks and processes; Introduction to volcanoes; Volcanoes and volcanic deposits; Intrusive igneous rocks.* Sedimentary processes and rocks - general classification and features; Weathering of rocks, sediments; Mass movement; Fluvial, glacial Aeolian, coastal and oceanic sedimentary processes and the resulting sedimentary rocks.* Metamorphism, metamorphic rocks and economic geology; Evolution of the crust and methods of dating; Mineral resources and exploration.201512 January - Lecture - How the earth was formed and introduction to minerals12 January - Laboratory - Rock forming minerals and properties13 January - Lectures - Structure of the planet, plate tectonics, earthquakes and formation of magma13 January - Laboratory - Igneous rocks14 January - Volcanoes and eruption styles14 January - Laboratory - Igneous rocks15 January - Lecture - Sediments, soils, weathering and landslides15 January - Laboratory - Sedimentary rocks16 January - Lecture - Sedimentary processes16 January - Laboratory - Sedimentary rocks19 January - Lecture/Laboratory time - Field trip20 January - Lecture - Metamorphism - Regional and burial20 January - Laboratory - Metamorphic rocks21 January - Lecture - Metamorphism - Contact and metasomatism21 January - Laboratory - Metamorphic rocks22 January - Lecture - Economic Geology - coal, gold etc22 January - Laboratory Review Lab23 January - Lecture - Geology of New Zealand23 January - Laboratory - Geological Relationships
Domestic fee $808.00
International fee $3,638.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
Maximum enrolment is 30
For further information see School of Earth and Environment .