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651-3001-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-ERDW
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Dynamic Earth I

Dynamische Erde I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Edi Kissling, Prof. em. Dr. Judith Ann McKenzie, Prof. em. Dr. Alan B. Thompson, Prof. em. Dr. Rainer Wieler, Dr. Manfred Baer, Prof. em. Dr. Gretchen Bernasconi-Green, Dr. Guy Simpson
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Abstract

Provides a basic introduction into Earth Sciences, emphasizing different rock-types and the geological rock-cycle, as well as introduction into geophysics and plate tectonic theory.

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

Lecture Notes

Press, F., Siever, R., Grotzinger, J. & Jordon, T.H., 2004, Understanding Earth, W.H. Freeman & Co., New York, 4th Ed.Press, F. & Siever, R., 2001, Allgemeine Geologie. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg, 3.Auflage.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Dynamische Erde I
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (CAB G 61)
  • Thu 13:15-15:00 (CAB G 61)
4 h weekly
exercise Dynamische Erde I
und nach Vereinbarung
  • Mon 13:15-15:00 (CAB E 61)
  • Mon 13:15-15:00 (CAB F 71)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CAB E 61)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CAB F 71)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CAB H 56)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CHN D 48)
  • Wed 13:15-15:00 (CAB E 61)
  • Wed 13:15-15:00 (CAB F 71)
  • Wed 13:15-15:00 (CAB H 53)
  • Wed 15:15-17:00 (CAB E 61)
  • Wed 15:15-17:00 (CAB F 71)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (CAB E 61)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (CAB F 71)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (CAB H 57)
  • Fri 15:15-17:00 (CAB E 61)
  • Fri 15:15-17:00 (CAB F 71)
2 h weekly

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