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Interpretation of geological maps II

Erdwissenschaftliches Kartenpraktikum II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Dietmar Grebner, Prof. em. Dr. Wilfried Winkler
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:17

Abstract

Reading and interpretation of geological and climatological maps.

Objective

Lesen und interpretieren von geologischen und klimatologischen Karten.

Content

Geologie: Fortgeschrittene Analyse von geologischen Karten und Profilzeichnungen. Spezielle Schwerpunkte: Brüche im Rheintalgraben, Bull Lake West, Swine Fault, Vallée de Joux und Val de Ruz (Bezug zur Geologie des Faltenjuras). Klimatologie: Karten zur grossräumigen Druckverteilung: Boden- und Höhenniveaus, vertikale Schichting und einfache prognostische Karteninterpretation.

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Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Erdwissenschaftliches Kartenpraktikum II
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (CAB F 71)
2 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).)