Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2017
Earth Sciences Bachelor | ||||||
Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2016) | ||||||
General Courses in Earth Sciences | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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651-3321-00L | Interpretation of Geological Maps I | O | 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. | |||||
651-3600-00L | Microscopy of Rocks Fundamentals Only for Earth Sciences BSc, Programme Regulations 2016. Course with required attendance. Unexcused absence can lead to exclusion from the course. | O | 2 credits | 2P | M. W. Schmidt, M. G. Fellin | |
Abstract | Use of the polarizing microscope to indentify minerals and to give a rock its proper name. Application of the main optical properties to recognize and name the common rock-forming minerals and structures in magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. | |||||
Objective | Ready to use the polarisation microscope for a rock series as may e.g. be required in the BSc thesis. Ability to identify unknown minerals on the basis of their optical properies. | |||||
Content | see above | |||||
Lecture notes | Skript of ~50 pages as handout in 1st lecture | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | First course in microscopy. This course is required for all further microscopy courses. Presence is obligatory ! Obligatory homework |
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