Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the fall semester.

Applicants from outside the Nordic countries: 15 April for the fall semester.

Type of course

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.

Course content

Recommended prerequisites

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

The student has

• knowledge of the basic principles of strain analysis
• knowledge of brittle structures and their stress prientation
• understanding of the pysics and processes of viscous deformation
• understanding of the machanical conditions of the different types of deformation structures
• knowledge of basic fold theory
• understanding of different deformation processes

Skills

The student can

• use structural data, observations, and theoretical knowledge to study rocks.
• recognize different geological structures in the field.
• analyze the structures in terms of strain (viscous structures) or stress orientations (brittle structures).
• analyze fold patterns and fold shapes.
•  recognize different deformation processes and their temperature conditions.
•  use macro- and mesoscale structures, and kinematic indicators to analyze the mechanical conditions and deformaton history.
•  describe and analyze structural elements from field observations.
• use stereographic projections to analyze superposed folding histories.

General competences

The student can

• carry out the most important elements of structural geological research projects: penetrating literature, carrying out field research, analyzing data, and communicating results to fellow students/scientists.
•  solve problems analytically and quantitatively and present the results in written English.
•  work independently and in a team.

Language of instruction

Teaching methods

Assessment

4 hours written exam that counts 100% of the final grade.

Grading scale: Letter grades A-F, whereof F is fail. There will be a re-sit exam for students who did not pass the previous ordinary examination.

Compulsory learning activities:

Admittance to the examination requires:

-  approved  exercises and field report

- approval of training in health, safety and environment prior to the field course and excursion. This includes the use of helnmets, hifh-visibility safety vests etc., and the use og geological equipment (e.g. hammer, spade, scraper, magnifier) in field.