EARTH211-18A (HAM)

Earth Resources and Materials

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Shaun Barker

Shaun Barker
4514
EF.1.04
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shaun.barker@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Adrian Pittari

Adrian Pittari
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DE.3.01
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adrian.pittari@waikato.ac.nz

Beth Fox

Beth Fox
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EF.1.03
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beth.fox@waikato.ac.nz

Rochelle Hansen

Rochelle Hansen
4588
F.2.01A
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rochelle.hansen@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

: rochelle.hansen@waikato.ac.nz

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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An introduction to the nature, composition and origin of earth resources and materials. Topics covered include: minerals in society and their properties; origin of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; volcanological and sedimentary processes and the importance of earth materials as sources for resources used by society.

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Paper Structure

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The programme of lectures and practicals topics are provided in a timetable available on Moodle.

The paper is supported by learning resources accessed via Moodle. Panopto (recorded lectures) will be available for lectures.


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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Describe and identify key mineral and rock types in hand specimen and under the microscope.
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  • Identify mineral properties and place into context of their use in society as resources.
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  • Explain the origin of various igneous and metamorphic rock types, and relationships between these rock types.
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  • Describe the texture, structures and composition of sedimentary rocks and understand how these relate to surface processes.
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Assessment

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Students must download further information and supporting documents from Moodle. Further information on the report will be given in week 3. The report will incorporate some activities during laboratory time, and will require further work outside scheduled class time in order to complete successfully.

The internal assessment/examination ratio is 1:1.

Assessed work consists of 3 laboratory tests (in your normal lab time); 10 Moodle quizzes (approximately weekly, based on lecture material); and a report due at the end of semester on beach sands of New Zealand.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Laboratory test(s)
15
2. Moodle quizzes
15
3. Report
20
4. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Additional notes covering lectures, laboratories, and field trips will be available to all enrolled students on the Moodle University Web site.

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Recommended Readings

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Recommended textbook: Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology. Cornelis Klein and Anthony Philpotts, Cambridge University Press 2017.

Other readings to be posted on moodle.

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Online Support

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Online support will be provided via Moodle, which is accessible to all students who are enrolled in the paper. PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices, etc., and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Students must ensure that they include their preferred email address in their Moodle settings.


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Workload

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There are 2 lectures and one 2-hour practical session each week. Most students will need to complete laboratory exercises during their own time. Each student will also complete an individual project report based on work they will do during laboratory time, but will need to spend significant time outside class time to complete this successfully.


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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper may be used as a prerequisite for ERTH321, ERTH322, ERTH525, ERTH526, ERTH527

ERTH211 is very strongly recommended for students intending to take ERTH321 and/or 322.


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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: EARTH102 or ERTH103

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: ERTH221

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