Entry requirements

120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science and 15 credits in chemistry, (2) 90 credits in physics and 30 credits in earth science, 3) 90 credits tecnolopgy and 30 credits earth science, or 4) 90 credits geology. Participation in Fennoscandia and Beyond: Orogenies through Time. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• describe and record geological observations in the field
• interpret geological evolution and processes from field relations
• produce a geological map and summarize the interpretations in a written report

Content

This course gives an opportunity to study the occurrence of rocks in their natural environment. It involves geological mapping including recording lithological and structural data in the field as a team. Present geological maps using for example GIS and make interpretations of field relations in form of a written report.

Instruction

Lectures, field work and practicals.

Assessment

Written report (4 credits). Field practicals (1 credit).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

The field course is associated with costs for travel and accommodation for the student.

Cannot be included in the same degree as 1MP001 Geological field project.