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Arctic Geology (AG)
The geology of Svalbard comprises an outstanding succession of Proterozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic rocks overlain by an array of Quaternary deposits. Long sections of the geological record are characterized by the interplay between tectonic controls such as basin development, fold and thrust belt formation and sedimentation.
The stratigraphy of the Quaternary deposits reflects both the development of the present-day Arctic and climatic change through interglacials and glacials. Large parts of the archipelago are covered by glaciers, and the ice-free areas experience continuous permafrost. The present-day processes related to permafrost and glaciers can be studied in detail.
UNIS can offer excellent facilities during your stay at the institution, and you will become part of an active geology group.
Bachelor Courses - academic year 2012-13
Prerequisites: 60 ECTS in natural sciences at university level, whereof 30 ECTS must be within earth sciences.
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AG-204 The Physical Geography of Svalbard, 15 ECTS, spring semester 2013 |
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AG-209 The Tectonic and Sedimentary history of Svalbard, 15 ECTS, spring sem. 2013 |
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AG-210 The Quaternary History of Svalbard, 15 ECTS, autumn semester 2012 |
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AG-211 Arctic Marine Geology, 15 ECTS, autumn semester 2012 |
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AG-212 Holocene and Modern Climate Change in the High Arctic – Svalbard REU,
10 ECTS, summer 2012 |
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Recommended course combinations:
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Spring |
| AG-210 |
AG-204 |
| AG-211 |
AG-209 |
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| AT-209* |
AB-203* |
| AT-210* |
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| * = Interdisciplinary courses |
Recommended workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Master Courses - academic year 2012-13
Prerequisites: Enrolment in a master program in geology/geosciences
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AG-313 The Fossils of Svalbard and the Evolution of Life, 5 ECTS, autumn 2012 |
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AG-322 Geometry and Kinematics of Foreland Fold and Thrust Belts, 10 ECTS,
spring 2012 |
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AG-323 Sequence Stratigraphy - A Tool for Basin Analysis, 10 ECTS, autumn 2012 |
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AG-325 Glaciology, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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AG-326 Quaternary Glacial and Climate History of the Arctic, 10 ECTS, autumn 2012 |
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AG-330 Permafrost and Periglacial Environments, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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AG-332 Arctic Terrestrial Quaternary Stratigraphy, 10 ECTS, summer/autumn 2012 |
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AG-334 Polar Petroleum Provinces, 10 ECTS, autumn 2012
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AG-335 Polar Seismic Exploration, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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AG-336
Rift Basin Reservoirs – from outcrop to model, 10 ECTS, to be announced |
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AG-338 Sedimentology field course – from depositional systems to sedimentary architecture, 10 ECTS, summer/autumn 2012 |
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AG-339 Reconstruction of glacial marine sedimentary processes and environments on high-latitude continental margins, 10 ECTS, to be announced |
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AG-340 Arctic Glaciers and Landscapes, 10 ECTS, summer 2012 |
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AG-341 Geological constraints of CO2 sequestration, 10 ECTS, summer 2012 |
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AG-342 The Marine Cryosphere and its Cenozoic History, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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AG-343 Carbonate sedimentology field course, 5 ECTS, summer/autumn 2012 |
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AG-345 Dating methods and application in Arctic terrestrial and marine Quaternary Geology, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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PhD courses - academic year 2012-13
Prerequisites: Enrolment in a PhD program in geology/geosciences
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AG-813 The Fossils of Svalbard and the Evolution of Life, 5 ECTS, autumn 2012 |
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AG-823 Sequence Stratigraphy - A Tool for Basin Analysis, 10 ECTS, autumn 2012 |
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AG-825 Glaciology, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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AG-826 Quaternary Glacial and Climate History of the Arctic, 10 ECTS, autumn 2012 |
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AG-830 Permafrost and Periglacial Environments, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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AG-832 Arctic Terrestrial Quaternary Stratigraphy, 10 ECTS, summer/autumn 2012 |
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AG-834 Polar Petroleum Provinces, 10 ECTS, autumn 2012 |
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AG-835 Polar Seismic Exploration, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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AG-838 Sedimentology field course – from depositional systems to sedimentary architecture, 10 ECTS, summer/autumn 2012 |
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AG-841 Geological constraints of CO2 sequestration, 10 ECTS, summer 2012 |
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AG-842 The Marine Cryosphere and its Cenozoic History, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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AG-843 Carbonate sedimentology field course, 5 ECTS, summer/autumn 2012 |
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AG-844 Dynamics of Calving Glaciers, 5 ECTS, autumn 2012 |
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AG-845 Dating methods and application in Arctic terrestrial and marine Quaternary Geology, 10 ECTS, spring 2013 |
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