EARTH101

Introduction to Earth, Ocean, and Environmental Sciences - Ngā Pūtaiao Whenua, Moana, me te Taiao

2027

15

100

A Trimester

Hamilton, Tauranga

ERTH104

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 pūtaiao pūnaha whenua tēnei e tūhura ana i ngā whakawhitiwhitinga hātepe e pā ana ki te kiri o Papatūānuku, ko tōna hua he tūmomo whenua, he rawa ā-taiao hoki, ā, he hāngai ki ngā hātepe pūtaiao. He tirohanga hoki nōna ki ngā hātepe o te tākutai moana me ngā mōrearea o reira; te huringa āhuarangi; te nui o te tūnguru me te horo whenua, te ahunga papatipu; te hurihanga o te matai arowai; ngā awa, ngā kōpapua; me ngā awa kōpaka.

Teaching Periods and Locations
27A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Hamilton 60% internal assessment, 40% examinations
27A (TGA)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Tauranga 60% internal assessment, 40% examinations

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

The paper includes a field trip on a weekend.

Timetabled lectures

Note: The 2027 Timetable is not yet available.

Indicative Fees

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Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Soil Science

Coastal Processes

Earth Sciences

Environmental Planning

Environmental Sciences

Hydrology

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 11 Nov 2026 10:50pm