General Information
Course Code | AM_450229 |
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Credits | 3 EC |
Period | P1 |
Course Level | 400 |
Language of Tuition | English |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Course Coordinator | prof. dr. G.R. Davies |
Examiner | prof. dr. G.R. Davies |
Teaching Staff |
prof. dr. G.R. Davies dr. K. Ogata |
Practical Information
You need to register for this course yourself
Last-minute registration is available for this course.
Teaching Methods | Fieldwork |
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Target audiences
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Course Objective
The aim of this course is to familiarise students with themultidisciplinary aspects of studying geological processes, using
different kinds of local observations that can be synthesised to
generate larger scale insights. This approach is illustrated by looking
at the geological evolution of Cyprus. Another objective of the course
is to orient
students in tackling phenomenological observations derived from
particular natural laboratories. It is the aim to make students familiar
with the principles of 'problem-based learning techniques' by making
field observations.
Course Content
The excursion follows a transect through Cyprus, from the coast to thetop of Mount Troodos. The excursion addresses a range of inter-related
tectonic, petrological
and sedimentary processes associated with the formation and emplacement
of the Troodos ophiolite and overlying metamorphic and sedimentary
rocks. Students will consider the processes involved directly in front
of the outcrops. The students learn to understand the nature, structure
and evolution of spreading ridges, transform faults, mass transfer, and
associated petrological and sedimentological processes and geochemical
cycles. Students train critical thinking and communication skills in
group discussions.
Teaching Methods
Approximately 11 day field programmeMethod of Assessment
Information written down in the field note books will be evaluated andtheir overall evaluation will be part of the grade, and a written
examination will be scheduled during the return trip or after our return
to Amsterdam. Active participation in the field surveys and possibly
discussions / presentations during the
evening sessions (10%)
Entry Requirements
Participation in the compulsory programme of the Specialization Geologyand
Geochemistry of the MSc Earth Sciences and having passed 12 ec worth of
courses from this programme.
Literature
Excursion guide and possibly selected additional publications from thescientific literature.
Target Audience
Compulsory for students in year 2 of the MSc Earth Sciences - Geologyand Geochemistry.
Additional Information
Rules concerning the deadline for subscription and having propermountain equipment will be strictly enforced. Due to field logistics,
the excursion may start a few days earlier than the official start of
the academic year. The final dates will be announced as early as
possible, but before June 1st.
In 2019, the excursion will go to Cyprus and will be led by Prof. Gareth
Davies.
On the basis of past experience our best estimate for the student
contribution to expenses for travel and subsistance for this course is
approximately 540 euros per person; This may be less if you manage to
find cheap flights.