Description
Extended field mapping and related exercises aimed at broadening geological experience in the understanding and interpretation of rocks at outcrop, field map, and regional scales.
Students will choose between field mapping exercises based at either Kaikoura Peninsula or Castle Hill. Both trips will involve (a) bedrock geological mapping and cross-section production, (b) one day of tectonic geomorphic mapping, and (c) one day of climatic geomorphic mapping of either marine terraces (Kaikoura) or glacial features (Castle Hill). The course will involve pre-trip reading followed by a 7 day field trip in the week preceding Semester One. This course is designed to complement GEOL351. Field mapping takes place off-campus and a reasonable degree of physical fitness is desirable.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will:
• Know how to produce geologic maps of complexly deformed bedrock terranes
• Know how to recognize and measure bedding, cleavage, folds and faults and plot structural measurements on geologic maps
• Know how to produce geologic cross-sections from bedrock surface exposures
• Know how to identify and map geomorphic features related to active faulting
• Know how to identify and map geomorphic features related to coastal or glacial processes
Assessment
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Bedrock geological map
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40%
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Bedrock geological map
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Cross-section
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15%
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Cross-section
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In-field techniques assessment
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5%
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In-field techniques assessment (acquisition of structural data)
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Climatic geomorphology map
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20%
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Climatic geomorphology map
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Tectonic geomorphology map and field sketches
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20%
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Tectonic geomorphology map and field sketches
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There are no lectures or laboratories for this course.
All students must complete the pre-trip reading prior to attending the trip.
Textbooks
Recommended Reading
Boulter, Clive A. , Wilkinson, Josie;
Four dimensional analysis of geological maps : techniques of interpretation;
Wiley, 1989.
Groshong, Richard H;
3-D structural geology : a practical guide to quantitative surface and subsurface map interpretation;
2nd ed;
Springer, 2006.
Maltman, Alex;
Geological maps : an introduction;
2nd ed;
John Wiley, 1998.
McClay, K. R;
The mapping of geological structures;
Wiley, 1991.
Powell, Derek;
Interpretation of geological structures through maps : an introductory practical manual;
Longman Scientific & Technical ;, 1992.
Notes
Field work is set for 13 February 2011 - 19 February 2011 at Kaikoura and 14 February - 20 February 2011 at Castle Hill. Forms for the catering options are available from the holder outside Room 108A, Level 1 corridor von Haast building in Geological Sciences Department. This provides 3 meals per day for $15 per day payable prior to departure. Pay the cashier in Registry and return the form through the slot at Geology Room 108A.
The field trips depart 8.30 am from the Geological Sciences loading bay. Bring your lunch and day pack ready for immediate field work.
Essential Equipment
Students will be expected to have a geological hammer, hand lens, grain size comparator, a plastic bag to protect map board and note book. A personal first aid kit is essential for field safety. Safety glasses will be available from Sacha Baldwin-Cunningham (Room 101D). Boots and a sleeping bag are necessary as is adequate clothing for a range of weather conditions.
For further information see
Geological Sciences.
All GEOL352 Occurrences
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GEOL352-11X (C)
General non-calendar-based 2011
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