Course
Topics on Geosciences (GEO560)
This course covers a special topic in Geosciences, e.g. Sedimontology-Stratigraphy, Structural Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry. The topic is taught by an international instructor, during a period of one week. The evaluation is based on a course project.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2019-2020. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
GEO560
Vekting (stp)
5
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
The course content is in a relevant topic of geosciences and of importance for the study program in geosciences engineering. The course is taught by a visiting scientist from another university/research institute in Europe. The course aims to strengthen the basic background in geosciences. The content may include one or more of the following topics:
- Sedimentology
- Structural geology
- Geophysics
- Geochemistry
- Earth systems and climate
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Deepening of knowledge and understanding in an area of geosciences that is of relevance for the program and for the working environment.
Skills:
- To be able to apply the knowledge gained in the course to geosciences problems, courses, the thesis project, and working practices.
General competence:
- To communicate to geoscientists and engineers the relevance of the course topics in solving multidisciplinary problems in geosciences.
Forkunnskapskrav
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group report | 1/1 | Letter grades | — | — | — |
The evaluation is based on a group project counting 100%, which will be defined by the visiting lecturer before the semester starts. This report is of a higher Master level that the report of the corresponding GEO230 Bachelor course.
There is no final exam for this course. If a student wants to improve the grade, s/he must take the course over again.