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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.
The undergraduate programme (200-level courses) in Arctic Geology gives a general understanding of the subject. The graduate courses (300-level) are suitable for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. UNIS can offer excellent facilities during your stay at the institution, and you will become part of an active geology group.
Undergraduate Programme/Courses
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 2012 |
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AG-209 The Tectonic and Sedimentary history of Svalbard, 15 ECTS, spring sem. 2012 |
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AG-210 The Quaternary History of Svalbard, 15 ECTS, autumn semester 2011 |
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AG-211 Arctic Marine Geology, 15 ECTS, autumn semester 2011 |
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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 combinations:
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Spring |
| AG-210 |
AG-204 |
| AG-211 |
AG-209 |
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| AT-207* |
AB-203* |
| AT-209* |
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| * = Interdisciplinary courses |
Recommended workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Graduate Courses (Ph.D. courses – also suitable for M.Sc.)
Prerequisites: Enrolment in a master – or Ph.D. program
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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, summer 2011 |
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AG-325 Glaciology, 10 ECTS, spring 2012 |
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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 2012 |
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AG-332 Arctic Terrestrial Quaternary Stratigraphy, 10 ECTS, July 2011 |
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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 2011 |
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AG-336
Rift Basin Reservoirs – from outcrop to model, 10 ECTS, autumn 2011 |
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AG-338 Sedimentology field course – from depositional systems to sedimentary architecture, 10 ECTS, summer 2011 |
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AG-339 Reconstruction of glacial marine sedimentary processes and environments on high-latitude continental margins, 10 ECTS, autumn 2011 |
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AG-340 Arctic Glaciers and Landscapes, 10 ECTS, August 2011 |
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AG-341 Geological constraints of CO2 sequestration, 10 ECTS, summer 2012 |
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