Entry requirements

120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, or (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, or (3) 90 credits in geology. Regional Geology, 10 credits.

Learning outcomes

After passing the course the student should be able to

• explain tectonic processes and the resulting phenomena on various scales
• explain plate tectonic processes, and the global evolution of continental crust
• relate petrological processes to different tectonic environments
• interpret and describe microstructures
• construct geological cross-sections from given surface data and the interpretation of structural geological measurements

Content

Tectonic processes which affect the planet and develop sedimentary basins. Orogenesis (mountain building) in various plate tectonic environments with examples from different mountain chains and tectonic basins.

Methodological part: optical microstructures, analogue and 3D modelling, as well as interpretation of bedrock maps, structural geological, petrological and geophysical data.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars and practicals.

Training in communication skills with feedback is included in this course.

Assessment

Written examination 3 credits, practical exam 5 credits, and project work, practicals and seminars 7 credits .