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651-3503-00L 3 Credits BSC D-ERDW
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Metamorphism

Gesteinsmetamorphose

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Max W. Schmidt
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:17

Abstract

Understanding of the principles governing (chemical) reactions in metamorphic processes and resulting (physical) properties of metamorphic rocks s.l.. Recognition of metamorphic minerals and rocks (e.g. Gesteinsbestimmung)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Gesteinsmetamorphose
Bei Bedarf werden die Übungen am Donnerstag in 2 Gruppen geführt
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CAB G 61)
  • Thu 09:15-11:00 (CAB F 71)
  • 30.11 Date 09:15-11:00 (CAB G 11)
  • 04.01 Date 09:15-11:00 (CAB G 11)
3 h weekly

Offered In

  • Earth Sciences Bachelor (Information on the Bachelor: )
    • BSc 5. Semester
      • Major in Geology
        • Major in Geology: Core Courses (From the list of core courses offered in winter and summer semester 26 credit points must be aquired.)
        • Major in Geology: Electives (From the offered elective courses in spring and fall term 9 credits must be acquired. Primarily courses from the core courses of BSc Earth Sciences have to be selected. Other elective courses from the ETH and University of Zurich are possible, however they must be granted by the advisor of geology (Professor W. Winkler). Courses of the paleontology of the University of Zurich (further offer under ): The following courses from the offer of the UZH are available:)
      • Major in Geophysics
        • Major in Geophysics: Core Courses (From the list of core courses offered in winter and summer semester 26 credit points must be aquired.)
        • Major in Geophysics: Electives (From the offered credit points in the winter and summer semester 15 KP have to be aquired. In the winter semester primary courses from the list of core courses from the BSc Earth Science should be chosen. Other courses from the entire choice of ETH and UZH courses are possible, however must be approved by the Fachberater Geophysics (Prof. E. Kissling).)