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GEO-3122: Micropalaeontology Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Contents
The most important microfossil groups will be presented with respect to their systematics, ecology, evolution and stratigraphy. Marine microfossils will be focused on, in particular the foraminifera. There will also be a focus on the application of micropaleontology in relation to petroleum prospecting. The exercises will demonstrate microfossils, sample preparation and identification.
| Form of teaching
25 h lectures, 30 h exercises, 1 day field study.
| Assessment
Oral examination. Admittance to examination requires approved course work and field report. Letter grades (A-F).
| Examination semester
Spring | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Contact person/lecturer
Stig Arne Holtedahl, tel: 77 64 44 65, e-mail: stig.holtedahl@ig.uit.no | Recommended previous qualifications
GEO-1001 Introduction to geology, GEO-2007 Historical geology / Stratigraphy | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian, english by request | Homepage
http://uit.no/geologi/geo-3122/1
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=GEO-3122-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Første frammøte: Mandag 10.01.05 kl 1415 U-rom 3 Naturfagbygget
Responsible teacher:Prof. Morten Hald | | Forelesninger | Teaching period:05.01.2005 to15.06.2005
Onsdag 12:15 to14:00
3103, U.rom 2 Naturfagbygget
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1201, Kurssal 1 Naturfagbygget
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