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GEO-3118: Environmental geology Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian, english by request | Examination semester
Spring | Contents
Environmental geology looks at issues related to human impact on nature, like waste disposal, pollution of groundwater, river regulation, as well as natural catastrophes such as slides and avalanches, floods and earthquakes. The question of human-induced climate change and the relationship between geology and health is also considered. These themes are further explored through practical examples.
| Recommended previous qualifications
GEO-1001 Introduction to geology | Form of teaching
20 h lectures, 12 h exercises, 1 day field study. | Coursework requirements
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| Exam and assessment
Oral examination. Admittance to examination requires approved course work and field report. Letter grades (A-F).
| Date(s) of written examination
13.06.2006
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 | Homepage
http://www.ibg.uit.no/%7Estein/Miljo240/reklame.html
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Teaching spring 2006
Feltundervisining: 29.05.2006 Ekskursjonsleder. Stein Bondevik Eksamen:
Første fremmøte: Mandag 16.01.06 kl 1215 U-rom 1 Naturfagbygget
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Stein Bondevik |
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