GEO-3131 | UiT

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 December for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester.

Type of course

This course is available as a single course. GEO-3104 Advanced Structural Geology and GEO-3106 Tectonics are recommended as previous knowledge.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme of study of at least three years duration, or similar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act section 3-4. In addition, specialization in geology worth the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS credits is required. Normally, an average mark of C or better is required at the bachelor's degree level or other programme for basis of admission.

Application code: 9371.

Obligatory prerequisites

GEO-3104 Advanced Structural Geology

Course content

Brittle and viscous deformation procesesses will be explained. Flow laws, extrapolation and rheological principles will be covered. The associated and diagnostic microstructures and textures will be analysed. The theoretical knowledge will be complemented with lab sessions using thin sections and exercises.

Objectives of the course

This course will teach students to recognize and analyse deformation microstructures in rocks and minerals. After completing the course, students should be able to identfy deformation processes and use them to infer some rheological properties.

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Teaching methods

The course is tough as a short course over a period of one week. Teaching includes lectures and exercises.

Assessment

Home assignment, 10 pages.

Grading scale: Letter grades A-F, whereof F is fail.

A re-sit exam will be arranged for students who do not pass the examination for this course.

spring 2018 GEO-3131 Deformation processes - 5 ECTS