Geology Subject regulations
The Geology minor provides the basic knowledge and skills required to understand the distribution of resources on the Earth, evaluate them as potential resources, and develop methods to maximise the utilisation of these resources while minimising the impact on the environment.
Geology is available as a minor.
To complete a minor in Geology, students must complete 60 points, consisting of EARTH102, EARTH211, and 30 points from EARTH311, EARTH312 or EARTH313.
Geology papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
EARTH102
Discovering Planet Earth - Tūhuratia Papatūānuku
This paper explores the Earth's interior and its dynamic interaction with the crust, including: the major rocks and minerals; interpreting the rock... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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EARTH211
Earth Resources and Materials
An introduction to the nature, composition and origin of Earth materials and resources. Topics covered include mineral properties and their uses... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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EARTH311
Volcanology
A study of pyroclastic rocks, physical volcanology, volcanic hazards, the origin of magmas, crystallisation of rock-forming minerals and phase... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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EARTH312
Sedimentary Geology
This paper explores the links between sedimentary rocks and past environments through two major strands: reconstructing depositional environments and... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EARTH313
Engineering Geology
Engineering Geology is the application of the principles of Earth Sciences to ensure hazards associated with landslides or unfavourable soil and rock... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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EARTH102 Discovering Planet Earth - Tūhuratia Papatūānuku
This paper explores the Earth's interior and its dynamic interaction with the crust, including: the major rocks and minerals; interpreting the rock...
Points 15 -
EARTH211 Earth Resources and Materials
An introduction to the nature, composition and origin of Earth materials and resources. Topics covered include mineral properties and their uses...
Points 15 -
EARTH311 Volcanology
A study of pyroclastic rocks, physical volcanology, volcanic hazards, the origin of magmas, crystallisation of rock-forming minerals and phase...
Points 15This paper explores the links between sedimentary rocks and past environments through two major strands: reconstructing depositional environments and...
Points 15Engineering Geology is the application of the principles of Earth Sciences to ensure hazards associated with landslides or unfavourable soil and rock...
Points 15
2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 5 Dec 2024 01:00am