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Høst 2019
GEO-3104 Advanced Structural Geology - 5 stp
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Type of course
Course contents
Application deadline
Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the fall semester.
Applicants from outside the Nordic countries: 15 April for the fall semester.
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.
Objective 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.
Date for examination
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.