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GEO-3111: Reconstructing Quaternary Environments Work Load
10 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
Autumn
| Contents
The course aims to give an understanding of the causes of natural climate change during earth history. Attention 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 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. The course includes 2 days of field studies and sampling in the Tromsø area, and 3 days of independent field mapping and stratigraphic investigations in the Skibotn area. | Recommended previous qualifications
GEO-2003 Quaternary geology | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Coursework requirements
2 days of field work
| Exam and assessment
4 h written examination. Admittance to examination requires approved course work and field report. Letter grade (A-F)
| 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://uit.no/geologi/geo-3111/
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