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Vår 2020

GEO-3106 Tectonics - 10 stp


The course is administrated by

Institutt for geovitenskap

Type of course

This course is available as a single course.

Course contents

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 analyze meso-scale and macro-scale ductile and brittle deformation structures, polyphase and partitioned deformation, and applied tectonic geomorphology. Use of seismic data, kinematic indicators, slip-linear data and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) will be highlighted. During a 3-day 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.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 December for the spring semester. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester.

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.


Objective of the course

Knowledge

The student has

Skills

The student can

General competences

The student can


Language of instruction

English.

Teaching methods

24 hours of  lectures, 20 hours of practical exercises, and 3-5 days field training.

Assessment

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

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

Compulsory learning activities

Approval of training in health, safety, and environment prior to the field course and 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.

Admittance to the exam requires approved exercises and field report.


Date for examination

Written test 25.05.2020

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.