651-3482-00L  Geological Field Course II: Sedimentary Rocks

SemesterSpring Semester 2017
LecturersN. Mancktelow, M. Frehner, A. Gilli, S. Ivy Ochs, V. Picotti
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentNumber 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.


AbstractMapping 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.
ObjectiveStudents 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.
Content7-day field course, including individual time with instructors in the field, work sessions and after-dinner discussions, and report writing.
Prerequisites / NoticeGeography 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 Link