EARTH211-23A (HAM)

Earth Resources and Materials

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Earth Sciences

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Convenor(s)

Andrew La Croix

Andrew La Croix
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F.2.01
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andrew.lacroix@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

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What this paper is about

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This paper is 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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How this paper will be taught

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There are two formal one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory class per week.

The programme of lectures and laboratory 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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Required Readings

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

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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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  • Describe the texture, structure, and composition of sedimentary rocks and understand how these relate to surface processes
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  • Explain the origin of various igneous and metamorphic rock types, and relationships between these rock types
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  • Identify mineral properties and understand the context of their use in society as resources
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Students must download further information and supporting documents from Moodle.

Internally assessed work consists of laboratory-based exercises (mineral catalogue, igneous and metamorphic rock lab exercise, sedimentary rock lab exercise), a practical test and a laboratory-based report. Theoretical aspects of the paper will be assessed in the final exam.

The laboratory-based exercises will be provided to students in class and posted on Moodle, and students should be able to complete these during the allocated laboratory time. Information about the Earth materials investigation report will be posted on Moodle and discussed in class; the report will incorporate activities undertaken during the allocated laboratory time and will require further work outside class time in order to complete successfully. The practical test will be undertaken during lab time.

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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. Mineral catalogue
14 Mar 2023
12:00 PM
10
  • Hand-in: In Lab
2. Igneous and metamorphic rock lab exercise
4 Apr 2023
12:00 PM
5
  • Hand-in: In Lab
3. Sedimentary rock lab exercise
16 May 2023
10:00 AM
5
  • Hand-in: In Lab
4. Practical test
16 May 2023
10:00 AM
15
  • In Class: In Lab
5. Earth materials investigation report
2 Jun 2023
4:30 PM
15
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
6. 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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