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GEO-1001: Introduction to geology Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn | Contents
The first part of the course will include a description of the formation of the earth, its age and composition. The geological cycle and basic geological principles will be explained. In the continuation, there will be lectures about geological processes and products of the earths interior and on it surface, such as minerals, bedrock and bedrock formation, plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes and orogeny, weathering, erosion and deposition caused by mass wasting, rivers, glaciers, wind and marine processes. In addition the course will treat ground water, energy and mineral recourses, and environmental aspects. During the exercises, there will be demonstration/study of minerals, bedrocks, and sediments as well as morphology by using maps and aerial photos. At the end of the course there will be a three days geological field excursion. | Recommended previous qualifications
KJE-1001 Introduction to chemistry and the chemistry of biology | Form of teaching
36 h lectures, 22 h exercises, 3 days field excursion. | Coursework requirements
Approved exercises/reports
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A 4 h written exam will be arranged at the end of the semester. Admittance to final examination requires approved course work and field report. Letter grade (A-F). | Date(s) of written examination
30.05.2006
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Stig Arne Holtedahl, tel: 77 64 44 65, e-mail: stig.holtedahl@ig.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
GEO-101 -1 10 sp
GEO-1002 -1 3 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/geologi/geo-1001/1
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Teaching spring 2006
Forelelesere: Geoff Corner og Synnøve Elvevold
Første fremmøte: Onsdag 11.01.06 kl 1015 Aud Naturfagbygget
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Geoffrey Corner |
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