Objectives:
The course aims to give a practical introduction to the subject of geology, based on the theoretical foundation included in the course GEOV101. The course provides an understanding of the earth as a complex system with elements, minerals, rocks as well as surface and deep processes that have acted to shape the earth and its landforms.
Content:
The course is comprised of practical exercises, an excursion (4 days) and a field course (4 days). The practical exercises cover the description and classification of most common minerals, rocks, fossils and sediments, as well as the reading/interpretation of topographic and geologic maps. The excursion treats subjects such sedimentary, magmatic and metamorphic geology, recording observations, the use of cross-cutting relations and inclusions to deduce a geologic history, glaciation- and climatic history and sea-level changes. The field course gives an introduction to practical collection of geological data and observations, field methods, use of fundamental geologic tools (compass, hammer, field notebook), interpretation of observations, as well as independent geologic fieldwork under supervision.
Knowledge
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Skills
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General competence
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The student coordinator can be contacted here:
Studierettleiar@geo.uib.no