Code
GE465
Title
Glacier course in theory and praxis
ECTS Credits
6.00
Language of Instruction
Compulsory within "From Mountain to Fjord"
Part 1: compulsory within BSc-Resource Geology
Part 2: optional within BSc-Resource Geology
Optional within BA-Physical Activity and Health
Basis for advanced Glacier Instructor course
Acknowledged by "Norsk Fjellsportforum"
Semester
Autumn
Aims
The students shall gain knowledge about glaciers and landforms and their respons to climate. The practical part introduces to save movement on glaciers and provides the basis for further education within glacier instruction and mountaineering.
Contents
The theoretical part gives an introduction to glaciology including glacier formation, physical properties of glacier ice, types of glaciers, mass balance, glacier movement, water and joints in glaciers. Further, an introduction will be given on glacial geology including glacial erosion, material transport and landform development. In addition, an overview will be given on ice ages and climate variability.
The practial part includes save walking and climbing on glaciers and glacier ice, orientation on glaciers and rescueing.
Teaching Methods
Lessons, colloquium and practical training
Excursions
Practical training:
Smørstabbre-glacier on the Sognefjell-mountain range (part 1)
Nigardsbre-glacier within the Jostedal-valley (part 2)
The students will have to pay in part for travel and accomodation according to the rules and regulations at the HSF University College.
Course Requirements
Practical training on the glacier
Assessment
Written examination on the theory part, 4 hours.
Reading List
Nesje, A. 1995: Brelære. Høyskoleforlaget. 124 pp
DNT 1999: Breboka. Handbok i brevandring. 182 pp