Showing 59 courses for the subject Geophysics
ESCI 111 introduces students to the Earth system. It covers the physical processes that shape the Earth and environment. It emphasises how humans interact with the environment, especially around key issues such as climate change and sea level rise, n...
ESCI 112 teaches the foundations of Earth Science, necessary for understanding and mitigating climate change and natural hazards, including sea-level rise, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. In addition, the course covers environmentally responsible...
A broad introduction to Antarctica, including its history, exploration, weather, geology, fauna and management. Its role in the global climate system is emphasised. This course is primarily designed for non-science majors.
The Antarctic Research Centre is offering this summer course. Designed for science and non-science students, this course provides a summary of current knowledge on climate change, the evidence and its uncertainties, and possible climate scenarios for...
Sedimentology and Palaeontology
ESCI202
An introduction to features of sedimentary strata and fossils that form the basis for interpreting the geological history of a region from field observations and drill cores. The course includes flow channel studies of sediment movement in the labora...
Earth Structures and Deformation
ESCI203
An introduction to the fields of structural geology, tectonics and solid earth geophysics with the goal of describing the structure of the earth and the mechanisms by which it deforms. The laboratory component emphasises modern field-based methods of...
Petrology and Microscopy
ESCI204
This course examines all common major rock types and introduces crystallography as it pertains to optical mineralogy, with examples of a variety of common minerals and rocks in hand sample and under the microscope. The course covers the origins of co...
Introductory Field Geology
ESCI241
An introduction to field techniques in geology held at the Geology department's field station at Onekaka, near Takaka, Northwest Nelson. The course trains students in basic methods of geological field mapping and provides training and experience in t...
A study of modern and past Earth environments and the key processes that have shaped them. This course focuses on understanding and interpreting evidence from the geological record for environmental change and using this knowledge to help predict fut...
Tectonics and Structural Geology
ESCI302
An introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles and methods in global tectonics and structural geology. The laboratory part of the course emphasises practical methods of structural analysis and interpretation based on outcrop, rock mechanics,...
Petrology and Geochemistry
ESCI303
The course introduces fundamental concepts, principles and methods in geochemistry and the application of geochemical tools to geochronology, igneous, metamorphic rocks and processes. The formation, classification and geochemical behaviour of element...
This course covers geophysical techniques to explore the subsurface, with applications to engineering, environmental and groundwater monitoring, seismic hazard assessment, exploration for energy and mineral resources, and other aspects of Earth struc...
Special Topic
ESCI306
Topic to be advised.
Sedimentary Field Geology
ESCI341
Field sedimentary mapping in the hills east of Martinborough, covering the basics of mapping sedimentary sequences in an area of simple deformation. A map, cross- section and stratigraphic columns are prepared and an environmental analysis of the sec...
Structural Field Geology
ESCI342
In this course, you will learn to recognise and describe active faults in the field. You will gain the ability to distinguish between ancient and active geological structures, gather and analyse structural data, quantify fault slip rates, and perform...
Volcanic Field Geology
ESCI343
Methods and techniques for studying volcanic geology in the field. This course runs from Whakapapa in the Taupo Volcanic Zone (TVZ) of the central North Island. It examines the products of andesite and basalt eruptions from the Tongariro National Par...
Field Geophysics
ESCI344
Methods and techniques for field geophysical surveys. This block course runs over a week, usually during the mid-trimester break, in a part of New Zealand that may vary from year to year. Students will learn how to apply several different techniques ...
This international field course in earth sciences aims to examine key geographical, geological and/or geophysical localities. The course will offer a variable but unique insight, understanding and experience of earth science in the field beyond that ...
Special Topic
GPHS402
ST: Topics in Earth Sciences
ESCI404
Global Tectonics
ESCI407
This course looks at the frontiers of research on the tectonics of plate boundaries and lithospheric geodynamics, focusing on current scientific debate about these topics with examples from around the world.
This course will review some of the latest results in the field of palaeobiology. Using research papers published over the last twelve months, we will choose the most exciting and extraordinary topics available. Depending on what’s published in that ...
Special Topic
ESCI409
This course examines the formation of the elements, origins of the Solar System, and accretion and differentiation of the rocky planets. It reviews the generation and modification of magmas and volcanoes and the investigation of metamorphic condition...
Advanced Applied Geophysics
ESCI411
How can we know what materials are under the Earth’s surface? This course will cover methods to find out, including applications in environmental earth science such as seismic hazards, geothermal energy and groundwater. This new knowledge will prepar...
Paleoclimatology
ESCI412
The course is a study of contemporary research papers in Paleoclimate science. Concentrates on environmental proxy indicators, dating methods and climate dynamics. Prominent NZ Quaternary records as well as high profile records from elsewhere are exa...
An advanced course presenting petrologic/geochemical techniques and concepts used for reconstructing Earth processes. Topics include trace element and isotope geochemistry, mantle processes and magmatism, and marine and paleoenvironmental geochemistr...
An advanced course covering why and how volcanoes form and the eruption styles that characterise magmas produced at different plate tectonic settings (subduction zone, mid-ocean ridges and oceanic and intraplate settings); quantitative geochemical me...
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of dynamical meteorology and develops skills in problem solving.
Mid-latitude Weather Systems
GPHS421
This course extends the knowledge gained in GPHS 420 to the development of an understanding of weather systems in middle latitudes. Conceptual and mathematical models are investigated to provide insights into the physical processes that occur during ...
Students are introduced to the concepts of radiation and thermodynamics that are relevant to applications in meteorology and atmospheric physics.
This course investigates the microphysical properties of clouds. The meteorology of the lower boundary layer of the Earth's atmosphere is also examined. Offered in alternate years.
Satellite Meteorology
GPHS424
This course examines the orbital characteristics and instrumentation of meteorological satellites. It discusses the impact of satellites on the development of modern meteorology.
Numerical Weather Prediction
GPHS425
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) is examined within the context of modern weather forecasting. It includes material on the historical development of NWP, wave properties of the governing mathematical equations, numerical methods, model physics, sta...
Climatology and Remote Sensing
GPHS426
This course takes a mathematical approach to understanding climate dynamics, based on the equations of atmospheric motion and energy transport in the large-scale circulation. The second half of the course derives and uses the equation of radiative tr...
Special Topic
GPHS430
Topic to be decided.
Special Topic
GPHS431
Directed Individual Study
GPHS439
A supervised programme of study apporved by the Head of School.
Directed Individual Study
ESCI440
Directed Individual Study
GPHS440
A supervised programme of study approved by the Head of School.
Directed Individual Study
ESCI441
A supervised programme of study approved by the Head of School.
Solid Earth Geophysics
GPHS441
This course provides a foundation of geophysical knowledge and skills relevant to solve problems of geohazards, geothermal energy, environmental science, and surveying of earth structure. The course explores how observations can be used to remotely i...
Introduction to Earth structure and seismic wave propagation.
Advanced Seismology
GPHS446
Advanced topics in the theory of seismic sources and seismic wave propagation.
Geomagnetism
GPHS447
Physical and mathematical description of the geomagnetic field, spectrum of time variations, secular variation, reversals and sea-floor anomalies, origin of the geomagnetic field, introduction to palaeomagnetism and em induction in the Earth. Also ta...
Advanced Topics in Geomagnetism
GPHS448
A selection of topics from (but not limited to) rock magnetism, palaeomagnetism, electrical/electromagnetic geophysics and satellite geomagnetism.
This international field course in earth sciences aims to examine key geographical, geological and/ or geophysical localities. The course will offer a variable but unique insight, understanding and experience of earth science in the field beyond that...
Active Earth
ESCI451
The physical and chemical phenomena governing tectonism, magmatism, and active margin processes in general interact on a wide variety of timescales. This course explores the observations on which modern understanding of active earth processes are ba...
Earth History
ESCI452
This course will examine stratigraphic principles and approaches used to reconstruct past depositional environments, to then interpret major tectonic and/or climatic events in Earth’s history. Geochemical and paleontological proxies will be used to i...
Earth Materials and Resources
ESCI453
Earth materials are essential for renewable energy transition and sustainable development but their extraction impacts our environment. This course will explore the origin, extraction, uses and potential problems associated with a range of Earth reso...
Frontiers of Paleobiology
ESCI454
This course will review a diverse range of current controversies and debates in paleobiology using recently published papers. Topics will be selected from a list supplied by us and/or proposed by the class. We will suggest some literature as a starti...
Research Project
GPHS489
A research project on a topic approved by the Head of the School.
This course, together with GPHS 521, forms an integrated study of forecasting practice and supporting meteorological theory. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical principles of weather observation, analysis and diagnosis that underpin weather predict...
This course, together with GPHS 520, forms an integrated study of forecasting practice and supporting meteorological theory. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical principles of weather diagnosis at synoptic and meso-scales that underpin weather predi...
Research Preparation
ESCI580
The course will provide skills and techniques required for successful scientific research in the Earth Sciences including: the philosophy of science; bibliographic database searches; writing, reviewing and revision of proposals; abstracts and journal...
Practicum
GPHS581
Appropriate work undertaken in a geophysical observatory under supervision of observatory and VUW staff.
Project
GPHS589
This project will be based on a ‘real world’ meteorological research objective selected from a list of research topics arising from meteorological operations at MetService. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate their independence, critical think...
Thesis
GPHS591
MSc thesis in Geophysics.
Geophysics for PhD
GPHS690
Geophysics for PhD (ARC)
GPHS695
Geophysics for PhD (Antarctic Research Centre).
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Showing 1 - 59 of 59 results for Geophysics