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651-4132-00L 4 Credits MSC D-ERDW

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Field Course IV: Alpine Field Course

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Picotti, Prof. Dr. Whitney Behr

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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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:31

Abstract

Geological Mapping in the Alps in pairs with an assigned supervisor. Common activities are an introductory excursion, and a final presentation of the report and map, either in the field or in class. The scheduled two weeks are set at the beginning and end of the summer, to allow interested students to add some mapping days.

Objective

Learning how to map a geological complex area, including superficial deposits, in a temperate setting with important vegetational cover. These conditions will be experienced by most students during their future professional life. Familiarise with the geology of the Alps.

Content

Geological mapping in groups of 2 in areas of the Alps spanning from cristalline basement to (meta)sediments. Each pair will choose the area, between the proposed ones, based on their specific choice; defining the stratigraphy by distinguishing mappable formations and compare it with the proposed subdivisions and nomenclature; sedimentological and structural analysis; reconstruction of the history of the area; final presentation of map, strat column and cross sections, with feedback from instructors. Final group report to be handed in within the second week of September.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be handed out.

Literature

Will be distributed

Learning Materials (Links)

Main link
Information on Excursions and Field Courses of D-ERDW

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: Alpine Field Course Does not take place this semester. The field course will pres. take place June 12-18, 2023	No time listed	90 h semesterly

Offered In

Earth Sciences Master
- Major in Geology
  - Restricted Choice Modules Geology (A minimum of two restricted choice modules must be completed for the major Geology.)
    - Structural Geology
      - Structural Geology: Compulsory Courses