GEO-FYS4200 – Case study in physics of geological processes

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

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