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Dynamic Earth I

Dynamische Erde I

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Sean Willett, Prof. Dr. Maria Schönbächler, Prof. Dr. Olivier Bachmann, Prof. Dr. Andreas Fichtner, Dr. Maarten Lupker, Dr. Andrea Galli, Dr. Lion Krischer
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Sean Willett, Prof. Dr. Maria Schönbächler, Prof. Dr. Olivier Bachmann, Prof. Dr. Andreas Fichtner, Dr. Andrea Galli
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:16

Abstract

Provides a basic introduction into Earth Sciences, emphasizing different rock-types and the geological rock-cycle, as well as introduction into geophysics and plate tectonic theory.

Objective

Understanding basic geological and geophysical processes

Content

Overview of the Earth as a system, with emphasis on plate tectonic theory and the geological rock-cycle. Provides a basic introduction to crystals and minerals and different rock-types. Lectures include processes in the Earth's interior, physics of the earth, planetology, introduction to magmatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Excercises are conducted in small groups to provide more in depth understanding of concepts and content of the lectures.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

Grotzinger, J., Jordan, T.H., Press, F., Siever, R., 2007, Understanding Earth, W.H. Freeman & Co., New York, 5th Ed. Press, F. Siever, R., Grotzinger, J. & Jordon, T.H., 2008, Allgemeine Geologie. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg, 5.Auflage.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Lupe, Salzsäure, Messer.Keine Taschenrechner und Unterlagen.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Dynamische Erde I
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Tue 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Thu 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
4 h weekly
exercise Dynamische Erde I
Groups are selected in myStudies. Die Gruppeneinteilung wird über den Button rechts "Gruppe wählen" gemacht. Die Übungen beginnen erst in der zweiten Woche des Semesters.
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (NO D 1)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (NO D 11)
  • Mon 08:15-10:00 (NO D 69)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (NO D 11)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (NO E 51.1)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (NO D 1)
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (NO D 69)
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (NO E 39)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (NO E 11)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (NO E 39)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (NO E 51.1)
  • Tue 16:15-18:00 (NO F 39)
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (NO D 1)
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (NO D 69)
  • Thu 16:15-18:00 (NO D 11)
  • Thu 16:15-18:00 (NO E 39)
  • Thu 16:15-18:00 (NO E 51.1)
  • 21.09 Date 10:15-12:00 (NO E 35)
2 h weekly

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