Earth Sciences Master |
Major in Geology |
Compulsory Module in Analytical Methods in Earth Sciences
Students have to complete 6 credits in part A, and 6 credits in part B. |
Part A: Microscopy Courses |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4045-00L | Microscopy of Metamorphic Rocks | W+ | 2 credits | 2G | |
651-4045-00 G | Microscopy of Metamorphic Rocks | | | 28s hrs | | P. Nievergelt |
651-4047-00L | Microscopy of Magmatic Rocks | W+ | 2 credits | 2G | |
651-4047-00 G | Microscopy of Magmatic Rocks | | | 28s hrs | | P. Ulmer |
651-4051-00L | Reflected Light Microscopy and Ore Deposits Practical | W+ | 2 credits | 2P | |
651-4051-00 P | Reflected Light Microscopy and Ore Deposits Practical | | | 28s hrs | | T. Driesner |
651-4113-00L | Sedimentary Petrography and Microscopy | W+ | 2 credits | 2G | |
651-4113-00 G | Sedimentary Petrography and Microscopy | | | 28s hrs | | V. Picotti,
M. G. Fellin |
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Part B: Methods |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4055-00L | Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4055-00 G | Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology
Introductory lecture in the first week of the semester followed by lab exercises in different labs (NO building) during the first half of the semester. | | | 28s hrs | | E. Reusser,
S. Bernasconi,
M. Guillong,
L. Zehnder |
651-4117-00L | Sediment Analysis | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4117-00 G | Sediment Analysis | | | 28s hrs | | M. G. Fellin,
A. Gilli,
V. Picotti |
651-4031-00L | Geographic Information Systems | W+ | 3 credits | 4G | |
651-4031-00 G | Geographic Information Systems | | | 4 hrs | | A. Baltensweiler,
M. Hägeli-Golay |
651-4063-00L | X-ray Powder Diffraction Number of participants limited to 36. | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4063-00 G | X-ray Powder Diffraction
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
| | | 2 hrs | | M. Plötze |
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Restricted Choice Modules Geology
A minimum of two restricted choice modules must be completed for the major Geology. |
Palaeoclimatology |
Palaeoclimatology: Compulsory Courses |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4057-00L | Climate History and Palaeoclimatology | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4057-00 G | Climate History and Palaeoclimatology | | | 2 hrs | | H. Stoll,
B. Ausin Gonzalez,
A. Fernandez Bremer |
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Palaeoclimatology: Courses of Choice |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4043-00L | Sedimentology II: Biological and Chemical Processes in Lacustrine and Marine Systems Prerequisite: Successful completion of the MSc-course "Sedimentology I" (651-4041-00L). | W | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4043-00 G | Sedimentology II: Biological and Chemical Processes in Lacustrine and Marine Systems | | | 28s hrs | | V. Picotti,
A. Gilli |
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Sedimentology |
Sedimentology: Compulsory Courses |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4041-00L | Sedimentology I: Physical Processes and Sedimentary Systems | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4041-00 G | Sedimentology I: Physical Processes and Sedimentary Systems | | | 28s hrs | | V. Picotti |
651-4043-00L | Sedimentology II: Biological and Chemical Processes in Lacustrine and Marine Systems Prerequisite: Successful completion of the MSc-course "Sedimentology I" (651-4041-00L). | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4043-00 G | Sedimentology II: Biological and Chemical Processes in Lacustrine and Marine Systems | | | 28s hrs | | V. Picotti,
A. Gilli |
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Sedimentology: Courses of Choice |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4901-00L | Quaternary Dating Methods | W | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4901-00 G | Quaternary Dating Methods | | | 2 hrs | | I. Hajdas,
S. Ivy Ochs |
651-4063-00L | X-ray Powder Diffraction Number of participants limited to 36. | W | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4063-00 G | X-ray Powder Diffraction
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
| | | 2 hrs | | M. Plötze |
|
Structural Geology |
Structural Geology: Compulsory Courses |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4132-00L | Field Course IV: Non Alpine Field Course Number of participants limited to 24. | W+ | 3 credits | 6P | |
651-4132-00 P | Field Course IV: Non Alpine Field Course
Does not take place this semester. | | | 90s hrs | | J.‑P. Burg |
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Structural Geology: Courses of Choice |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4003-00L | Numerical Modelling of Rock Deformation | W | 4 credits | 2G | |
651-4003-00 G | Numerical Modelling of Rock Deformation | | | 2 hrs | | M. Frehner |
651-4111-00L | Rock Physics | W | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4111-00 G | Rock Physics | | | 2 hrs | | A. S. Zappone,
L. Grafulha Morales,
K. Kunze,
C. Madonna |
651-3521-00L | Tectonics | W | 3 credits | 2V | |
651-3521-00 V | Tektonik | | | 2 hrs | | J.‑P. Burg,
E. Kissling |
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Biogeochemistry |
Biogeochemistry: Compulsory Courses
The compulsory courses of the module take place in spring semester. |
Biogeochemistry: Courses of Choice |
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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651-4058-00L | Basics of Palaeobotany (University of Zurich)No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: BIO280 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: Link | W | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4058-00 G | Basics of Palaeobotany (University of Zurich)
**together with University of Zurich** | | | 2 hrs | | University lecturers |
651-4043-00L | Sedimentology II: Biological and Chemical Processes in Lacustrine and Marine Systems Prerequisite: Successful completion of the MSc-course "Sedimentology I" (651-4041-00L). | W | 3 credits | 2G | |
651-4043-00 G | Sedimentology II: Biological and Chemical Processes in Lacustrine and Marine Systems | | | 28s hrs | | V. Picotti,
A. Gilli |