Introduction to Earth System Sciences - Pūtaiao Pūnaha Whenua - EARTH101 (2024)

A lecture and laboratory paper that explores the interacting processes that affect the surface of the Earth, producing landforms and resources, with a focus on physical processes. Topics covered include coastal processes and hazards; climate change; weathering; erosion and mass movement; soil formation; the hydrological cycle; rivers and groundwater; and glaciers.

He pepa putaiao punaha whenua tenei e tuhura ana i nga whakawhitiwhitinga hatepe e pa ana ki te kiri o Papatuanuku, ko tona hua he tumomo whenua, he rawa a-taiao hoki, a, he hangai ki nga hatepe putaiao. He tirohanga hoki nona ki nga hatepe o te takutai moana me nga morearea o reira; te huringa ahuarangi; te nui o te tunguru me te horo whenua, te ahunga papatipu; te hurihanga o te matai arowai; nga awa, nga kopapua; me nga awa kopaka.

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Internal assessment / examination: 60:40
Restriction(s): ERTH104

Note: The paper includes a field trip on the weekend.

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught
24A (HAM)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Hamilton
24A (TGA)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Tauranga

Timetabled Lectures for Introduction to Earth System Sciences - Pūtaiao Pūnaha Whenua (EARTH101)

DayStartEndRoomDates
EARTH101-24A (HAM)
Tue9:00 AM10:00 AMS.G.01Feb 26 - Jun 2
Wed4:00 PM5:00 PMS.G.01Feb 26 - Jun 2
Fri1:00 PM2:00 PMS.1.04Feb 26 - Jun 2
EARTH101-24A (TGA)
Tue9:00 AM10:00 AMTCBD.2.12Feb 26 - Jun 2
Wed4:00 PM5:00 PMTCBD.G.04Feb 26 - Jun 2
Fri1:00 PM2:00 PMTCBD.2.03Feb 26 - Jun 2

NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
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Indicative Fees for Introduction to Earth System Sciences - Pūtaiao Pūnaha Whenua (EARTH101)

Occurrence Domestic International
 Tuition Resource 
24A (HAM) $978 $4788
24A (TGA) $978 $4788
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Tuition fees shown below are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Paper Outlines

The following paper outlines are available for Introduction to Earth System Sciences - Pūtaiao Pūnaha Whenua (EARTH101).
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Additional Information

Available Subjects:  Coastal Processes | Disciplinary Foundation Papers | Earth Sciences | Environmental Planning | Environmental Sciences | Hydrology | Soil Science

Other available years: Introduction to Earth System Sciences - Pūtaiao Pūnaha Whenua - EARTH101 (2023) , Introduction to Earth System Sciences - Pūtaiao Pūnaha Whenua - EARTH101 (2022) , Introduction to Earth System Sciences - EARTH101 (2021) , Introduction to Earth System Sciences - EARTH101 (2020) , Introduction to Earth System Sciences - EARTH101 (2019) , Introduction to Earth System Sciences - EARTH101 (2018)

Paper details current as of : 22 March 2024 8:11pm
Indicative fees current as of : 28 March 2024 4:32am

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