Study Tour / Field Trip - ENVS341 (Session 3)
Unit Description:
Australian sedimentary character and transfer processes reflect the slow and episodic tempo of geomorphic processes on this continent. The dominance of chemical weathering processes and the extremely long period of storage of sediments, results in the almost-complete conversion of most silicate minerals in sediments, to clay minerals. The low relief of Australia also results in rather slow transfer of weathering products to the sedimentary basins. One other characteristic of Australia makes this area unusual: there has been very little tectonic activity during the Quaternary (the last 2.6 Ma). As a consequence, the geomorphology of Quaternary deposits, the nature of their contained sediments and their transfer processes contrast strongly with those of the Pacific Rim steepland environments. We intend to address this contrast through an 11-day field trip to the South Island of New Zealand.
Timetable and Itinerary (variations likely)
Day 1 (Sat 4th Dec): Sydney to Queenstown (you can fly independently but meet flight QF121 in Queenstown). Begin student presentations and scientific stops. Drive to Wanaka (~2 hours). Stay at Wanaka.
Day 2-4: Drive to Mt Cook Village via Lindis Pass (~6 hours). Short student presentations along the way. Stay at Mt Cook. On day 4 visit Tasman Glacier and Tasman River outwash plain and then return to Twizel.
Day 5: Research projects in the Hopkins valley and vicinity of Twizel.
Day 6: Class on data analysis
Day 7-9: Continue work on field projects in Twizel area.
Day 10: Travel to Queenstown via Shotover River: white-water rafting (?). Stay in Queenstown.
Day 11: Free morning; 2pm flight to Sydney.
Country | New Zealand |
Type of Program | Study Tour |
Level of Study | Undergraduate |
Length of Program | 2 weeks |
Program Dates | 4th-14th of December |
Cost | This is a crude estimate of costs. The amount may vary according to time of booking (airfares etc), number of students (hire vehicle, accommodation) and the exchange rate: AUD $1700 ($1900 incl. rafting) |
| Travel Grant | $700 |
Prerequisite Requirements | Entry is by Permission of Dean. In practice that means ENVS266. If you have completed ENVS266 you may enrol at any time. If you complete ENVS266 in Session 1 then you may be approved for enrolment at the end of Session 1. There are two steps to enrolling: 1. You should complete an application for special permission at ask.mq.edu.au (My Enquiries). Specify that you want to enrol in the Session 3 (summer vacation) offering. 2. You can enrol after your special permission request has been approved. Once approved, please enrol by August 31. You should enrol in ENVS341 in the Session 3 2019 offering. |
Course Information | ENVS341 Unit Outline & Itinerary |
Eligibility criteria
Entry is by Permission of Dean.
There are two steps to enrolling:
1. You should complete an application for special permission at ask.mq.edu.au (My Enquiries). Specify that you want to enrol in the Session 3 (summer vacation) offering.
2. You can enrol after your special permission request has been approved. Once approved, please enrol by August 31. You should enrol in ENVS341 in the Session 3 2019 offering.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:
Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.
Important notes:
Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.
Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.
Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.
*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.
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