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651-4132-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ERDW
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Field Course IV: Non Alpine Field Course

Does not take place this semester. Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through only.
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Abstract

Geological Mapping in the Jebel Akhdar window in Oman; unconformity between the Permian cover and the Proterozoic basement; excursion in the Sumail ophiolite.

Objective

Understanding of the pre-Alpine history of the Arabian Plate (southern margin of Tethys).

Content

Geological mapping in groups of 2 in Proterozoic and Palaeozoic sediments; distinguishing mappable formations and their description; sedimentological and structural analysis; visiting an ophiolite sequence; presentation and discussion of literature material related to the working area; reconstruction of the history of the area. Final group reports to be handed within the week 10-17 February in ZH.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be handed out.

Literature

Will be distributed

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Field Course IV: Non Alpine Field Course
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 90 h semesterly

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