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.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
651-3482-00 PGeologischer Feldkurs II: Sedimente56s hrsN. Mancktelow, M. Frehner, A. Gilli, S. Ivy Ochs, V. Picotti

Catalogue data

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

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersN. Mancktelow, M. Frehner, A. Gilli, S. Ivy Ochs, V. Picotti
Typeungraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Admission requirementField course taught in German or English

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

Places46 at the most
Beginning of registration periodRegistration possible from 08.05.2017
PriorityRegistration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group
Primary target groupEarth Sciences BSc (652000) starting semester 04
Doctorate Earth Sciences (664002)
Earth and Climate Sciences (Mobility) (674000)
UZH MNF Earth System Sc. Bachelor (Major Subject) (674100)
Waiting listuntil 29.06.2017
End of registration periodRegistration only possible until 04.07.2017

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Earth Sciences BachelorField Trips, Laboratory and Block CoursesOInformation
Earth Sciences BachelorField Trips, Laboratory and Block CoursesOInformation
Earth Sciences BachelorMajor in Climate and Water: ElectivesWInformation
Earth Sciences BachelorField Trips, Laboratory and Block CoursesOInformation
Earth Sciences BachelorField Trips, Laboratory and Block CoursesOInformation