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Dynamic Earth I
Dynamische Erde I
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:06
Abstract
Provides a basic introduction into Earth Sciences, emphasizing different rock-types and the geological rock-cycle, as well as introduction into geophysics, plate tectonics and planetology.
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
Literature
Grotzinger, J., Jordan, T.H., 2020, Understanding Earth, Macmillan Learning, 8th Ed. Grotzinger, J., Jordan, T., 2017, Press/Siever Allgemeine Geologie. 7. Auflage, Springer Spektrum, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-48342-8
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Lupe, Salzsäure, Messer, fachunspezifisches Wörterbuch für fremdsprachige Studierende. Keine Taschenrechner und Unterlagen.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Dynamische Erde I |
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4 h weekly |
| exercise |
Dynamische Erde I
Groups are selected in myStudies.
Die Gruppeneinschreibung ist ab Anfang September über den Button rechts "Gruppe wählen" möglich. Die Übungen beginnen erst in der zweiten Woche des Semesters.
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2 h weekly |