The Geology minor provides the basic knowledge and skills required to understand the distribution of resources on the Earth, evaluate them as potential resources, and develop methods to maximise the utilisation of these resources while minimising the impact on the environment.

Geology is available as a minor.

To complete a minor in Geology, students must complete 60 points, consisting of EARTH102, EARTH211, and 30 points from EARTH311, EARTH312 or EARTH313.

Geology papers

Code and paper titlePoints
EARTH102Discovering Planet Earth - Tūhuratia Papatūānukuright arrow

This paper explores the Earth's interior and its dynamic interaction with the crust, including: the major rocks and minerals; interpreting the rock...

1525B (Hamilton)
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2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 3 Jul 2025 01:00am