Deformasjon av Jordens materialer

After taking this course, you will be able to

• demonstrate a sound knowledge of major theories of deformation processes and show an awareness of a variety of ideas, contexts and frameworks under which deformation and metamorphism may occur
• analyze deformed rocks in hand specimen and thin section with microscopy techniques, using given classifications and principles with minimum guidance
• interpret common microstructures in terms of the underlying rock-forming and rock modifying processes
• evaluate the relevance and significance of structural and metamorphic data in terms of tectonic and geodynamic processes, and communicate results in a professional scientific manner

• GEO2150
• GEO2130

• GEO2110 / GEL2110 or equivalent knowledge

The following HSE-course must be taken before the first lecture:

• HMS0504

Students admitted at UiO must apply for courses in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may apply to take this course as a single course student.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

This course will be held throughout the semester. The course consists of lectures, mandatory exercises, and practical sessions using the scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students who fail to meet are considered to have withdrawn from the course unless they have previously given notice to the course responsible.

We reserve the right to change the teaching form and examination of the course in semesters where 5 or fewer students have been admitted.

• The course has two obligatory elements of assessment during the semester, and no final examination. The two assessments consist of

  • a microscope test that counts 50% towards the final grade, where the students are asked to identify and interpret deformation microstructures with the microscope. The test takes place in the final third of the semester.
  • an end-of-course individual presentation on a chosen topic that counts 50% towards the final grade.

Mandatory exercises must be approved in order to be admitted to both elements of assessment.

Mandatory assignments are valid for 5 semesters starting from the semester they were approved the first time.

It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.

Mid-term examination:

• Approved calculator

Final written examination:

• Approved calculator and a mineral identification table and a textbook on optical mineralogy is allowed.

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.

8 study points against emne: G221 – Optical mineralogy