School of Environment
Geology stage I courses
The School of Environment offers two core courses in Stage I Geology.
To meet the prerequisite for GEOLOGY 201 (which is required for a Geology major) students who have not already taken GEOLOGY 110 will need to take both GEOLOGY 103 and GEOLOGY 104.
Students with an interest in natural hazards are strongly encouraged to take GEOGRAPHY 105.
GEOG 105 Natural Hazards in New Zealand
If you need advice about planning your degree, speak to our Undergraduate Student Advisor:
Dr Barry O'Connor
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88638
Email: b.oconnor@auckland.ac.nz
The principles of processes that occur in Earth’s interior and in neighbouring space, the formation of the Earth, plate tectonics, volcanoes, the formation of rocks, mineral and energy resources, and comparison with other planets.
This course is taught in: First Semester, City Campus (S1 C)
Coordinator: Phil Shane
Format: three 1 hour lectures and one 2 hour laboratory per week, plus one field trip
Points: 15
Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% final examination
Restriction: Geology 101, 102
Timetable S1 C: Check SSO
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The principles of processes that occur on Earth’s surface, and the history of Earth and life. Topics include evolution, extinctions, geologic mapping, sediment transport and deposition, landscape evolution and ice ages.
This course is taught in: Second Semester, City Campus (S2 C)
Coordinator: Lorna Strachan
Format: three 1 hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week, plus one field trip
Points: 15
Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% final examination
Restriction: Geology 101, 102
Timetable S2 C: Check SSO
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