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GEO-3111 Reconstructing Quaternary Marine Climate and Environments - 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 aims to give an understanding of the causes of natural climate change during the Earth's history. It is focused on the last interglacial-glacial cycle, a period characterised by major and abrupt climate changes. A systematic treatment is given of different geological methods used for reconstructing the marine palaeoenvironment and climate history during the Quaternary. This includes methods and interpretations based on lithological, geochemical and biological data, as well as dating methods and stratigraphical principles. Special attention is given to microfossils and geochemical proxies. The course includes field studies and sampling in the Tromsø area.

Application deadline

Single course applicants from Nordic countries: 1st June for the fall semester.

Applicants from outside the Nordic countries: 15th 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

Skills

The student can

General competences

The student can


Language of instruction

English.

Teaching methods

30 hours of lectures, 50 of hours exercises, and a cruise. The duration of the cruise varies between years and is normally 1-4 days long.

Assessment

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

Grading scale: Letter grades A-F, where F is fail. Admittance to the exam requires approved course work and field/cruise report. A re-sit exam will not be arranged for this course.

Compulsory learning activities

Approval of training in health, safety, and environment prior to the cruise. This follows the UiT routines for cruises and will be provided by the crew onboard the research vessel. Participation in the cruise is mandatory.


Date for examination

Written test 20.11.2020

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