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651-3982-00L 2 Credits BSC , GS D-ERDW
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Geological Field Course I

Geologischer Feldkurs I

Lecturers: Dr. Peter Brack, Prof. Dr. Stefano Bernasconi
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stefano Bernasconi
Prerequisites: participation in Dynamic Earth I+II (651-3001-00L and 651-3002-00L) and Geology of Switzerland (651-3078-00L). Geography students UZH may attend this field course at full costs. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through only.
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Abstract

Identification and characterization of important sedimentary, magmatic and metamorphic rocks and discussion of their genesis in a well-constrained geological time frame.

Objective

Understanding of the geological significance of sedimentary, magmatic and metamorphic rocks. Documentation of stratigraphic logs and handling of rock samples.

Content

Field-observations (5-6 days) on basement and volcano-sedimentary cover rocks in the Southern Alps (eastern Lombardy). Analysis, documentation and interpretation of metamorphic (gneiss, schists) and magmatic (volcanic) rocks and sedimentary successions (conglomerates, sandstones, pelites, carbonates). Discussion of metamorphic and magmatic Processes as well as of the depositional environments of clastic and carbonate sediments of Permian and Triassic age.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Field-trip handouts and maps will be available.

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , GS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Geologischer Feldkurs I
Aufgrund der Corona-Situation wird der geologische Feldkurs I im FS 2021 ausschliesslich für Studierende, die diesen als obligatorische Lehrveranstaltung absolvieren müssen, angeboten. Der geologische Feldkurs I wird in drei Gruppen durchgeführt: 20. - 24.06.2021 ETH BSc Erdw+Klim 4. Semester 24. - 28.06.2021 ETH BSc Erdw+Klim 2. Semester 28. - 02.07.2021 UZH BSc Erdsyswiss 4. Semester BSc Erdsyswiss des 2. Semesters können den Geologischen Feldkurs I erst im FS 2022 absolvieren.
No time listed 48 h semesterly

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