Geology, the science of Earth, is concerned with understanding processes that interconnect Earth's interior, surface, oceans and life, both past and present.

 

This understanding is increasingly essential for those concerned with natural hazards, civil engineering problems, impacts of global change, the responsible use of Earth's natural resources, pollution and waste disposal, and environmental and resource planning and monitoring.

 

This major is available for the Bachelor of Science (BSc).

 

Understanding of geological principles and processes is essential for those concerned with awareness of natural hazards, civil engineering problems, impacts of global change, the responsible utilisation of Earth's natural resources, pollution and waste disposal, and environmental and resource planning and monitoring.

 

The study of Geology at Otago highlights the exciting and dynamic geological history of NZ, and the origin of the NZ fauna and flora, in a global context.

 

Graduates work in the assessment of natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods); site investigations for engineering projects; environmental planning and monitoring; conservation and management of soil and groundwater resources; exploration for energy and mineral resources; research into Earth processes and history; oceanography and climate change.

 

They work in the private sector (e.g. earth science or engineering consultancies, mineral exploration or mining companies, oil companies), regional councils or government agencies (e.g. IGNS, NIWA) and teaching.

 

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Email: geology@otago.ac.nz

 

Write to or visit:

Department of Geology

Geology Building

University of Otago

PO Box 56, Dunedin