EARTH501-23B (HAM)

Volcanic Techniques and Applications

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Earth Sciences

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Adrian Pittari

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

Lecturer(s)

David Lowe

David Lowe
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david.lowe@waikato.ac.nz

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: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper outline has been made available early to assist with paper selection. Some of the details might change slightly between now and the start of semester. If there are changes students will be notified by email prior to the start of the relevant semester.

This paper investigates geological techniques used to reconstruct eruption processes and histories, and their application to society, including volcanic facies analysis, tephra studies (tephrochronology), volcanic glass and mineral studies, juvenile and lithic studies, and volcanic hazards.

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How this paper will be taught

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The paper is composed one two-hour session per week which varies between formal lectures, laboratory-style workshops and workshops where students will present the results of assessment topics; and a (provisional) one-day field trip to Karioi Volcano and Okete Volcanics in the Raglan area.

Students will be required to attend a one-day field trip, and to complete the related exercise.

Field trip to Karioi and Okete Volcanics: Mon. 21 Aug

Students will be required to sign an acceptance of the Codes of Practice for Health and Safety in the Field before embarking on any field trip (read Field Safety paragraph).

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Required Readings

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Lecture presentations will be available through Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Assess and present the range of volcanic hazards around a volcano
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  • Describe and analyse the physical and chemical properties of volcanic glass and discuss its formation and modification processes
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  • Describe and analyse the physical properties of volcanic components (crystals, juvenile clasts, lithic clasts) and discuss their role in understanding eruption processes
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  • Describe the stratigraphy and facies of a volcanic succession in the field and interpret the associated physical volcanic processes
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  • Discuss the methods and applications of tephra studies and tephrochronology
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  • Review and discuss the current scientific thinking on a volcanic process
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Assessed work involving oral presentations will be informal group discussions, and formal Powerpoint presentations which will usually be 15 mins long (unless otherwise specified). Laboratory and field reports will be exercises mainly undertaken during class/field time, with a minimal amount of homework exercises.The poster will be prepared and printed on A3 paper using an appropriate software package. The literature review essay will be 3000 words. Further information about the structure and length of assignments will be provided in class.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Glass and mineral laboratory analysis report
31 Jul 2023
3:00 PM
10
  • In Class: In Workshop
2. Field exercise
21 Aug 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Other: Hand in: at end of field trip
3. Volcanic processes literature review and seminar
4 Sep 2023
1:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
4. Juvenile clast imaging laboratory report
18 Sep 2023
3:00 PM
10
  • In Class: In Workshop
5. Volcanic hazards poster and seminar
2 Oct 2023
1:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
6. Exam
40
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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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