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Metamorphism
Gesteinsmetamorphose
Lecturers & Examiners:
Prof. Dr. Max W. Schmidt
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:46
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, oral 5 minutes
- Aids
- None
Übungen des Semesters zählen zur Note;Zur schriftlichen Prüfung wird noch am selben Tag pro Student eine kurze mündliche Prüfung mit Handstückbeschreibung durchgeführt.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Gesteinsmetamorphose
Bei Bedarf werden die Übungen am Donnerstag in 2 Gruppen geführt
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Earth Sciences Bachelor (Information about the Bachelor-studies: )
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Major in Geology: Core Courses (From the offered core courses in autumn and spring semester, 27 credits have to be acquired.)
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Major in Geology: Electives (From the offered elective courses in autumn and spring semester 8 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:)
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Major in Geophysics: Core Courses (From the offered core courses in autumn and spring semester, 27 credits have to be acquired.)
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Major in Geophysics: Electives (From all elective courses offered in the autumn and spring semester, 12 credits have to be acquired. In the autumn semester, primarliy core courses from the entire BSc-program "Earth Sciences" should be chosen. Other elective courses from ETH and University of Zurich are possible, however, have to be granted by the advisor, Prof. E. Kissling.)
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