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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.
NOTE:-GEOL352-14X - field course will run 16-22 February 2015 prior to the start of semester one. Students will undertake 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 to Castle Hill or Kaikoura (16-22 February 2015) preceding Semester One. This course is designed to compliment GEOL351. Field mapping takes place off-campus and a reasonable degree of physical fitness is desirable.
Students who successfully complete this course will:Know how to produce geologic maps of complexly deformed bedrock terranesKnow how to recognize and measure bedding, cleavage, folds and faults and plot structural measurements on geologic mapsKnow how to produce geologic cross-sections from bedrock surface exposuresKnow how to identify and map geomorphic features related to active faultingKnow how to identify and map geomorphic features related to coastal or glacial processes
(1) GEOL240 and GEOL241, and (2) GEOL244 (3) 30 points from other GEOL 200-level courses.
GEOL329, GEOL330
15 points from GEOL331-357 offered in the same semester.
Detailed field trip information posted on Geology web pageCass trip -16-22 February 2015Kaikoura trip also 16-22 February 2015
Mark Quigley
Stefan Winkler , Jarg Pettinga and Brendan Duffy
There are no lectures or laboratories for this course.All students must complete the pre-trip reading prior to attending the trip.
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.
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All students must read the Field safety guide and abide by it. You must complete and sign the final page of the field safety guide and return this page only to the office (Room 334) at the start of the course. Students must also attend the pre-trip meeting that will also be a field safety briefing. Students must abide by guidelines set out at that briefing and instructions of teaching staff and assistants whilst in the field.For reasons of safety, students will commonly work in pairs or in small groups and will generate common data. While discussion within a pair or group is valuable, it is important that you form your own conclusions and can justify them. Whilst there may be a degree of collaboration in producing the field data, the interpretive maps and sections should be your own. Students are reminded that plagiarism (i.e. direct copying and submission of another's work) is unethical and will be penalised.Copying work completed by other students in previous years is also plagiarism.You are encouraged to read and use all course notes, data and ideas gained in any other courses you are taking. Similarly, knowledge gained in field courses can be used in examination in any other geological course.Field trip dates and locationsCastle Hill or Kaikoura (16-22 February 2015)Food costsMeals (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner) will be provided at the field venues and will be charged separately at the rate of $15 per day.
Summary of the Course ContentThe topics coved by this course are:Mapping of deformed sedimentary rocksTertiary sedimentologyEarthquake geologyGlacial and coastal geomorphologyMarks and GradesThe Department of Geological Sciences uses the following scale to convert marks into grades:100 – 90 A+ 74 – 70 B 54 – 50 C-89 – 85 A 69 – 65 B- 49 – 40 D84 – 80 A- 64 – 60 C+ Below 40 E79 – 75 B+ 59 – 55 C The Department of Geological Sciences reserves the right to adjust this mark/grade conversion, when deemed necessary.Late WorkIt is the policy for this course that late work is not accepted. Or, late work should be accompanied with a detailed explanation of why the work is late. The work will be marked and marks will be subtracted for each day the work is late. Days late include week-end and holidays. Academic LiaisonChristopher Oze (room 329, HUchristopher.oze@canterbury.ac.nzUH, is in charge of liaison with students in geology courses. Each year level will appoint a student representative(s) to the liaison committee at the start of the semester. Please feel free to talk to the Academic Liaison or the student rep about any problems or concerns that you might have.Students with DisabilitiesStudents with disabilities should speak with someone at Disability Resource Service. Their office is room 317 in the Rutherford Building. Phone: 364 2350 (or ext. 6350), email: disabilities@canterbury.ac.nzPolicy on Dishonest PracticePlagiarism, collusion, copying and ghost writing are unacceptable and dishonest practices.• Plagiarism is the presentation of any material (text, data, figures or drawings, on any medium including computer files) from any other source without clear and adequate acknowledgement of the source.• Collusion is the presentation of work performed in conjunction with another person or persons, but submitted as if it has been completed only by the names author(s). • Copying is the use of material (in any medium, including computer files) produced by another person(s) with or without their knowledge and approval.• Ghost writing is the use of another person(s) (with or without payment) to prepare all or part of an item submitted for assessment. In cases where dishonest practice is involved in tests or other work submitted for credit, the student will be referred to the University Proctor. The instructor may choose to not mark the work. Reconsideration of GradesStudents should, in the first instance, speak to the course co-ordinator about their marks. If they cannot reach an agreeable solution, students should then speak to the Head of the Geological Sciences Department. Students can appeal any decision made on their final grade. You can apply at the Registry to appeal the final grade within 4 weeks of the end of the semester. Be aware that there are time limits for each step of the appeals process. Aegrotat ApplicationsIf you feel that illness, injury, bereavement or other critical circumstances has prevented you from completing an item of assessment or affected your performance, you should complete an aegrotat application form, available from the Registry or the Student Health and Counselling Service. This should be within seven days of the due date for the required work or the date of the examination. In the case of illness or injury, medical consultation should normally have taken place shortly before or within 24 hours after the due date for the required work, or the date of the test or examination. For further details on aegrotat applications, please refer to the Enrolment Handbook. You have the right to appeal any decision made, including aegrotat decisions. Missing of TestsIn rare cases a student will not be able to sit a test. In such cases, the student should consult with the course co-ordinator or the Head of the Department of Geological Sciences to arrange alternative procedures. This must be done well in advance of the set date for the test.
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.
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