Objectives:
The course aims to give an introduction to the structure, composition and processes of the earth from centre to surface. The course gives a fundamental introduction to the most central aspects of geology. The course provides insight to the structure and composition of the earth, and the elements, minerals and rocks that make up our planet. Further, the course aims to give the students an understanding of earth processes and their interactions, that are at play and that have shape the earth and its landforms.
Content:
The subject of geology encompasses the inner structure and processes of the earth as well as the landforms and processes active at the earth¿s surface. The teaching provides an introduction to seismology, geomagnetism, classification of rocks and minerals, volcanic and magmatic activity, earthquakes, metamorphism, deformation and plate tectonics. Further, the teaching focuses on weathering, mass wasting, erosion, transport and deposition of sediments, formation of sedimentary rocks, as well as the shaping and break-down of different landforms.
Knowledge
The student can
Skills
The student can
General competence
The student can
Attendance on seminars and hand-in of seminar tasks.
Compulsory assignments are valid for 2 subsequent semesters
The form of assessment is 4 hours written exam. Permitted tools: calculator
Due to the measures taken to avoid the spread of Covid-19, UiB is closed for on-campus assessment. As a consequence, the following changes is made to assessment autumn semester 2020:
The student coordinator can be contacted here:
Studierettleiar@geo.uib.no