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

Field Course IV: Alpine Field Course

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Maria Giuditta Fellin, Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Picotti, Dr. Silvia Volante
Priority is given to D-EAPS students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-EAPS
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Last Updated: 2026-06-04 00:13:31

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. The handing in of the final group report will be agreed with the instructors.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be handed out.

Literature

Will be distributed

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End
30.05.2026
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Field Course IV: Alpine Field Course
The field course will pres. take place in the summer of the 2nd semester, and could include the early part of the atumn, depending on the mapping area.
No time listed 90 h semesterly

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