Name | PD Dr. Marcel Frehner |
Field | Structural geology |
URL | http://www.marcelfrehner.ch |
Department | Earth Sciences |
Relationship | Privatdozent |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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651-1180-00L | Research Seminar Structural Geology and Tectonics | 0 credits | 1S | M. Frehner | |
Abstract | A seminar series with both invited speakers from both inside and outside the ETH. | ||||
Objective | The seminar series provides an opportunity to convey the latest research results to students and staff. | ||||
Content | Informal seminars with both internal and external speakers on current topics in Structural Geology, Tectonics and Rock Physics. The current program is available at: http://www.structuralgeology.ethz.ch/news-and-events/events-and-seminars.html | ||||
651-3321-00L | Interpretation of Geological Maps I | 2 credits | 2P | M. Frehner | |
Abstract | Introduction to reading and construction of simple geologic maps. Construction of geological cross-sections. Introduction to Lambert projection and Schmidt net (i.e., stereoplots). This course is mainly a hands-on-training, where students solve exercises under supervision. | ||||
Objective | To improve the ability to understand geological structures in three dimensions and visualize them. Learn how to read and interpret geological maps, as well as drawing geological cross-sections. Learn the handling of the Schmidt net, so that students can later plot their own field data. | ||||
Content | strike lines, symbols true and apparent thickness of geological units true and apparent dip V-rule 3-Point-Problems unconformities faults introduction to the Lambert projection folds magmatic structures | ||||
Lecture notes | Exercises and instructions are handed out and are available online in Moodle. | ||||
Literature | Semester literature can be found in the ERDW-library. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | This course is not a prerequisite, but nevertheless extremely helpful for the Terrainkurs I & II. | ||||
651-3482-00L | Geological Field Course II: Sedimentary Rocks Number of participants limited to 46. Compulsory for elective majors "Geology" and "Geophysics" and BSc students Earth System Sciences UZH. BSc Geography students may attend this field course at full costs. | 3 credits | 4P | N. Mancktelow, M. Frehner, A. Gilli, S. Ivy Ochs, V. Picotti | |
Abstract | Mapping of sedimentary rocks and stratigraphic units with the final production of a geological map at 1:10.000 scale. Writing a report illustrating the main facies and characters of the units, the Quaternary surficial deposits and the tectonic structures affecting the sedimentary rocks. | ||||
Objective | Students will learn how to define mappable units at the chosen mapping scale. They are able to survey, describe and map stratigraphic units and associated tectonic features, as well Quaternary deposits, mainly of alluvial, glacial and gravity-driven origin. | ||||
Content | 7-day field course, including individual time with instructors in the field, work sessions and after-dinner discussions, and report writing. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Geography students UZH may attend this field course at full costs (no subsidies). Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW https://cms-author.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/erdw/department/dokumente/studium/exkursionen/AGB_exkursionen.pdf | ||||
651-4144-00L | Introduction to Finite Element Modelling in Geosciences | 2 credits | 3G | M. Frehner, A. Rozel | |
Abstract | Introduction to programming the finite element method in 1D and 2D. | ||||
Objective | Topics covered include thermal diffusion, elasticity, stokes flow, and isoparametric elements. The focus is on hands-on-programming, and you will learn how to write FEM codes starting with an empty MATLAB script. Prerequisite: good knowledge of MATLAB, linear algebra, and knowledge of programming the finite difference method. | ||||
Content | Topics covered include thermal diffusion, elasticity, stokes flow, and isoparametric elements. The focus is on hands-on-programming, and you will learn how to write FEM codes starting with an empty MATLAB script. | ||||
Lecture notes | The script will be handed out to the students and made available online. | ||||
Literature | There is no mandatory literature. Some recommended literature will be discussed and made available during the course. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Good knowledge of MATLAB, linear algebra, and knowledge of programming the finite difference method. The following courses are strongly recommended before attending this course: 651-4241-00L Numerical Modelling I and II: Theory and Applications 651-4007-00L Continuum Mechanics 651-4003-00L Numerical Modelling of Rock Deformation |