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Earth science mapping exercises II

Erdwissenschaftliches Kartenpraktikum II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Dietmar Grebner, Prof. em. Dr. Wilfried Winkler
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Abstract

Reading and interpretation of geological and climatological maps.

Objective

Reading and interpretation of geological and climatological maps.

Content

Advanced analysis of geological maps and construction of geological sections. Special points: normal faults of the Rheintal graben, Bull Lake West (USA), Val de Ruz, Helvetic nappes of the Säntis area. Reconstruction of the geological history of the map areas. References to the Geology of Switzerland. Introduction to generation of climatological maps. Analsis of synoptic scale patterns of air pressure and temperature advection on the suface and one upper air level. (Hydrostatic) Conclusions about vertical stratification of the atmosphere. Elementary prognostic interpretation. Inclusion of special actually weather phenomenon.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Exercises and instructions are handed out.

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 about the Bachelor-studies: )
    • 5. Semester Majors BSc
      • Major in Geology
        • Major in Geology: Core Courses (From the offered core courses in autumn and spring semester, 27 credits have to be acquired.)
        • 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:)
      • Major in Geophysics
        • Major in Geophysics: Core Courses (From the offered core courses in autumn and spring semester, 27 credits have to be acquired.)
        • 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.)