EARTH101

Introduction to Earth System Sciences - Pūtaiao Pūnaha Whenua

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.2.13Feb 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

Fees for 2024 are not yet available.


Paper Outlines

The following 2023 paper outlines are available for EARTH101. Please contact the Faculty or School office for details on 2024 outlines.

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 : 28 September 2023 10:31am
Indicative fees current as of : 28 September 2023 4:30am

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