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Geologian Peruskurssi I (AVOIN YO)

Course Description

This course explores the history and structure of the Earth, including its development, geological processes, and the formation of rocks. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's systems and its place within the solar system.

Course Details

• Course code: Not specified
• Credits: 5 op
• Duration: 04.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
• Price: Maksuton (Free)
• Language: Finnish
• Level: Basic

Teaching Methods

• 36 hours of lectures
• 6 hours of rock laboratory exercises

Assessment

• Written exam
• Rock identification test

Teacher

Kari Strand

Grading Scale

1-5/HYL (Fail)

Course Content

The course covers topics such as:

• The origin of elements
• The solar system
• The Earth's history and structure
• Magmatism, metamorphism, and tectonics
• The formation of rocks and minerals

Prerequisites

Mineralogian peruskurssi (P) is recommended to be taken simultaneously.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the Earth's history and structure
• Explain the geological processes that shape the Earth
• Identify and classify different types of rocks and minerals
• Understand the concept of metamorphic facies

Connection to Other Courses

This course serves as an introduction to petrology.