GEO-FYS4200 – Case study in physics of geological processes

Course description

• Course content
• Learning outcome
• Admission
• Prerequisites

• Overlapping courses
• Teaching
• Examination
• Evaluation

Course content

This is a field and laboratory-based course where it is given an initial introduction to the geological and physical processes that are relevant to the case study. Field study of 3d mapping and sample collection. Interpretation of rocks and processes. Theoretical introduction to relevant processes. Imaging of the processes in laboratory and numerical models. Experimental and numerical study of the processes and analysis of results and integration.

Learning outcome

The students learn to work in research based projects in a multidisciplinary environment. They get specialization in a specific problem area. They learn to apply multidisciplinary approaches to specific scientific problems. The students will work in multidisciplinary teams so that they learn interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. The goal is that student work will reach the quality required of a scientific publication. If the work is of good enough quality the results may be attempted published. The students will also learn about UiOs attitude and regulations of cheating as a mandatory part of the curriculum in the course. In this connection, the student will get information about good citation practices, ethical and critical use of sources and a review of key literature databases.

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

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

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

MAT1100 – Calculus (OR MAT1001 – Mathematics 1 (discontinued) AND MAT1012 – Mathematics 2 (discontinued))
GEO1040 – Introduction to programming with applications in geosciences (discontinued) OR GEO-KJM1040 – Introduction to programming with applications in geosciences and in chemistry (discontinued) OR INF1100 – Introduction to programming with scientific applications (continued)

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor degree in geosciences, physics or applied mathematics.

Overlapping courses

• 10 credits overlap with FYS-GEO9200 – Case study in physics of geological processes (continued)
• 10 credits overlap with FYS-GEO4200 – Case study in physics of geological processes (continued)
• 10 credits overlap with GEO-FYS9200 – Case study in physics of geological processes (discontinued)

* This course was offered by the Department of Physics before Autumn 2014.

Teaching

The course includes about.30 lecture hours. There will be a mandatory field trip and mandatory hours in experimental and numerical laboratory.

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 Studies administration, email address: studieinfo@geo.uio.no

General information about excursions at the Department of Geosciences.

If the course is offered, a minimum of four students is required for ordinary lectures to take place. If less than four students participate, an exam will be given, but one should not expect ordinary teaching.

As the teaching involves laboratory and/or field work, you should consider taking out a separate travel and personal risk insurance. Read about your insurance cover as a student.

Examination

Written scientific report (50%) and oral presentation (50%).

Language of examination

In this course any written exam questions or assignment questions may be available in English only.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

• Explanation of grades and appeals

Resit an examination

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.

Special examination arrangements

Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.

Evaluation

The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.