Course - Historical Geology and Paleontology - GEOL1001
GEOL1001 - Historical Geology and Paleontology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 70/100 | 4 timer | ||
Øvinger | 30/100 |
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 Earths and its life history. They will also be capable of using nomenclature for naming of geological units.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, mandatory lab exercises and a field trip.
Compulsory assignments
- Field trip
- exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
TGB4165 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Course materials
Information on textbooks and lecture notes will be given at the first class meeting.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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MNGGEOL101 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2015
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Geology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2014-12-18 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Øvinger 30/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 70/100 2015-05-30 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Øvinger 30/100
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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"