Course - Historical Geology and Paleontology - GEOL1001
GEOL1001 - Historical Geology and Paleontology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 | 1 hours | C |
Course content
The course gives an overview of the development of the Earth and evolution of life forms, from the Precambrian to the present. Principles of chronostratigraphy, lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy are presented. There is an introduction to the history of animal and plant evolution. Focus is on the systematics of the main fossil groups and their stratigraphical and time distribution. The palaeogeographical development of the continents and the development of the sedimentary successions on Norwegian land, and on the Norwegian Continental Shelf with Svalbard are presented.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE Students will acquire basic knowledge about the geological history of the Earth and its life, and the principles and research methods used to achieve this understanding.
SKILLS Students will be able to understand the Earth and its life history. They will also be capable of using nomenclature for naming of geological units. Students will be familiar with the Norwegian sedimentary layer (Oslo Field, Svalbard and The Continental Shelf). Students will learn basic skills about different fossil groups and their use in geological interpretations.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, mandatory lab exercises, field trip and fossil test. Field work may be scheduled for a weekend. The course is evaluated by a reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Fossil test
- Field trip
- exercises
Course materials
Information on textbooks and lecture notes will be given at the first class meeting.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNGGEOL101 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Geology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral exam 100/100 C
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral exam 100/100 C
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"