autumn 2017 GEO-3107 Field Trip Hard Rock Geology - 5 ECTS

Type of course

This course is not available as a single course.

Course content

The course will present geological problems in the field to the student, and will focus on the integration and synthesis of various topics concerning hard rock geology; field relations, lithological variations, magmatic, structural and metamorphic evolution. The excursion will be located to areas outside those where the students do their field work for their master theses.

Objectives of the course

After completing the field course, students will be able to solve the most important structural and hard rock problems in the field. Basic techniques of structural mapping, recording structures in the field, and taking oriented samples will be understood. They will be able to interpret some fundamental relationships between mineral reactions, structures, and rheology.

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Teaching methods

10 hours obligatory colloquium, 12 days field excursion.

Assessment

Field report. Grading scale: Pass/fail. Students who do not pass the examination will have the opportunity to hand in a revised version of the report.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Please contact the course responsible.

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  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 5
  • Course code: GEO-3107