GEO-3107 | UiT

Type of course

This course is available as a single course. It is obligatory for all students of the "Geosciences - master" study direction.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a program of study of at least three years, 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 program for basis of admission.

Application code: 9371.

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 and geohazards (e.g. field relations of geological units, lithological variations, magmatic, structural and metamorphic evolution, relationships between structural/magmatic/metamorphic evolution, formation of ore deposits, and geological history of areas prone to various types of geohazards). The key topics depend on the location selected for each excursion and some of them may not be covered in the particular year.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

The student has

understanding of fundamental geological processes responsible for the origin of the visited location.
understanding of geological evolution of the visited location.
knowledge of the data that led to the formulation of particular geological model(s).

Skills

The student can

perform a basic synthesis of available geological data for the visited location.
recognize important differences in evolution of various geological units of the visited location.
interpret geological processes that caused geological variability of the visited geological units.
perform an in-situ analysis of the visited geological units (structural analysis, interpretation of metamorphic grade of rocks, mineralogy of various rock-types and ore bodies, basic analysis of geohazards).

General competences

The student can

critically evaluate existing geological models based on available data.
discuss possible modification of existing geological models with geologists and fellow students.
carry out the most important elements of geological research projects: penetrating literature, carrying out field research, analyzing data, and communicating results to fellow students/scientists.

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Teaching methods

5 days of field excursion (excluding travel time).

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements, including prerequisites. Please see International admissions | UiT for more information.

Do you have questions about this course? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412

Schedule

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Examination

Examination:	Grade scale:
Assignment	Passed / Not Passed
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Training in health, safety, and environment	Approved – not approved

Examination:

Grade scale:

Assignment

Passed / Not Passed

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:

Training in health, safety, and environment

Approved – not approved

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More info about the coursework requirements

Approval of training in health, safety, and environment prior to the field excursion. This includes the use of helmets, high-visibility safety vests etc., and the use of geological equipment (e.g., hammer, spade, scraper, magnifier) in the field.

Re-sit examination

In case the grade is fail, new, improved field reports can be delivered within a new deadline.

autumn 2024 GEO-3107 Field Trip Hard Rock Geology - 5 ECTS