Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2017
Earth Sciences Bachelor | ||||||
Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2016) | ||||||
Basic Courses I | ||||||
First Year Additional Compulsory Courses | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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651-3982-00L | Geological Field Course I Prerequisites: participation in Dynamic Earth I+II (651-3001-00L and 651-3002-00L) and Geology of Switzerland (651-3078-00L). Important information with pre-field course meeting see learning materials | O | 2 credits | 3P | P. Brack, further lecturers | |
Abstract | Identification and characterization of important sedimentary, magmatic and metamorphic rocks and discussion of their genesis in a well-constrained geological time frame. | |||||
Objective | Understanding of the geological significance of sedimentary, magmatic and metamorphic rocks. Documentation of stratigraphic logs and handling of rock samples. | |||||
Content | Field-observations (5-6 days) on basement and volcano-sedimentary cover rocks in the Southern Alps (eastern Lombardy). Analysis, documentation and interpretation of metamorphic (gneiss, schists) and magmatic (volcanic) rocks and sedimentary successions (conglomerates, sandstones, pelites, carbonates). Discussion of metamorphic and magmatic Processes as well as of the depositional environments of clastic and carbonate sediments of Permian and Triassic age. | |||||
Lecture notes | Field-trip handouts and maps will be available. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | For further information see course announcement and pre-course briefing. Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW Link | |||||
651-3002-01L | Earth Science Excursions I | O | 1 credit | 2P | M. W. Schmidt, P. Brack, N. Mancktelow, E. Reusser | |
Abstract | Addition of the lectures dynamic earth I and II and geology of Switzerland. Demonstration of lithological, sedimentological, tectonic, metamorphic, chronostratigraphical, plutonic/volcanic and palaeontological aspects in typical regions of Switzerland. Discussion of natural hazards such as rockslides and flooding. | |||||
Objective | Praktisches Lernen geologischer Begriffe im Feld. | |||||
Content | Exkursionen zu klassischen und illustrativen Lokalitäten in verschiedenen tektonischen Einheiten der Schweizer Alpen und benachbarten Gebieten wie Ostjura, Subalpine und Mittelland-Molasse, Glarner Alpen, Kaiserstuhl und Hegau, Gotthard, Verzasca (Tessin). Demonstration lithologischer, sedimentologischer, tektonischer, metamorpher, chronostratigraphischer, plutonisch/vulkanischer und paläontologischer Aspekte in den genannten Regionen. Diskussion von Naturgefahren wie Felsstürze und Hochwasser. | |||||
Lecture notes | Unterlagen zu den verschiedenen Tagesthemen. | |||||
Literature | Vorlesungsunterlagen von Dynamische Erde I und II, Geologie der Schweiz. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW Link |
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