Course - Geology, Introduction - TGB4100
Geology, Introduction
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About the course
Course content
Earth's structure, minerals, and rocks. Formation and deformation of rocks and continents. Igneous and metamorphic processes, plate tectonics, minerals, weathering, sedimentation, stratigraphy, geologic time. Exercises in identification of minerals, rocks, thin section photos, and fossils. Interpretation of geological maps and sections. Three 8-hour field trips involving observation, interpretation, and mapping in Gauldalen, Tautra, and Agdenes.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE: The goal of the course is to develop knowledge about Earth's structure, minerals, and rocks; formation and deformation of rocks and continents through plate tectonics; igneous and metamorphic processes, weathering, erosion, sedimentation, stratigraphy, Earth's development through geologic time. After passing the course, the student will have the necessary basis for advanced and more applied courses within geology.
SKILLS: Among skills, the students willl be able to identify about 100 different minerals, rocks and fossils. They will develop understanding of geologic processes. They will understand that many facts in geology are interpretations that are subject to discussion.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory field trips, two compulsory midway assessments. Field work may be scheduled for a weekend. The course is evaluated by anonymous feedback during and after the teaching period.
Compulsory assignments
- Midway assessment
- Midway assessment
- Field excursions
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering Geology (MTINGGEO)
Geography (BGEOG)
Geology (BGEOL)
Georesources and Geotechnology (MTGEORT)
Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO)
Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering (MTPETR)
Required previous knowledge
The course is primarily intended for the study programs Geology bachelor (BGEOL), Georesources and Geotechnology (MTGEORT), Engineering Geology (MTINGGEO), Geotechnology (MTTEKGEO), Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering (MTPETR), and Geography bachelor (BGEOG). Students in other programs can apply to the department (by email to studier@igp.ntnu.no) for admittance.
Course materials
EENS1110-Lecture Notes by Stephen A. Nelson. Bergarter og mineraler by Erik Schou Jensen. Various maps and items from internet, including NGU.no.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIG0501 | 7.5 sp | |
| GEOL1003 | 5 sp | Autumn 2007 |
| TBA4100 | 3.7 sp | Autumn 2008 |
| TGB4155 | 1.8 sp | Autumn 2008 |
| MNGGEOL102 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2008 |
| TBM4240 | 3.7 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Geography
- Geology
- Life Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.