Course code: GEO-8131

Deformation processes

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Campus Tromsø
Semester / Year Spring 2019
Level Doktorgrad
Credits 5
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About the course

This course is available for Ph.D. students only.

Brittle and viscous deformation processes 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.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

PhD students at UiT The Arctic University of Norway register for the course through StudentWeb by 1 February in spring semester and 1 September autumn semester.

Other applicants apply for admission through SøknadsWeb. Upload a confirmation of your status as a PhD student from your home institution.

More information regarding PhD courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology is found here.

Objectives of the course

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

Teaching methods

The course is an intensive course over a period of one week. Teaching includes lectures and practicals.

Language of instruction and examination

English.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Available from teacher on request.

Application deadline

Registration deadline for PhD students at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway: February 1st

Application deadline for other applicants: December 1st. Application code 9304 in Søknadsweb.

Assessment

Home assignment, 10 pages.

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

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