Course - Palaeoclimate and the Sedimentary Record - GEOL1006
GEOL1006 - Palaeoclimate and the Sedimentary Record
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | E |
Course content
The effects of palaeoclimate on sedimentary deposits from various depositional environments, and their expressions in the stratigraphic record. Climate changes and their causes throughout geological history.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Students will gain basic knowledge about the palaeoclimate history of the Earth including the causes of changes, and the principles and methods used to study these changes in the sedimentary/stratigraphic record.
Skills: Students will be able to determine palaeoclimate signals, and to analyse a sedimentary record with respect to palaeoclimate changes.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises. A field trip may be run during weekends.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
GEOL1001 Historical geology and palaeontology, or equivalent.
Required previous knowledge
TGB4165 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, or equivalent.
Course materials
Selected literature from textbooks and scientific journals.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
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Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Geology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 E
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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"