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Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, or a similar degree following a programme 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 gives a thorough treatment of deformation structures in extensional, contractional and strike-slip geotectonic regimes. Various methods and tools will be used to analyse meso-scale and macro-scale ductile and brittle deformation structures, multiple, progressive and partitioned deformation, applied tectonic geomorphology and tectonic induced rock slope failures (rock avalanches).

The use of seismic data, the strain-stress concept, kinematic indicators, slip-linear data and DEM images will be highlighted. During a 5 days field course at the end of the semester, the students should map and analyze Precambrian ductile structures and post-Caledonian brittle tectonic elements in western Troms.

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Assessment

4 hours written exam.

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

Students will be evaluated through the practical exercises including journals.

Admission for the examination requires approved journals and field report.

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

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