GEO-DEEP9505 – Special Topics on Dynamics and Evolution of the Earth and Planets: Heat Transfer between Rock Units
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This Special Topics course series explores state-of-the-art principles, methods, and techniques within selected topics in DEEP research school themes. During this course, we will introduce the physics principle of heat transfer in solid materials and see the consequences of the processes on the tectonic development of crustal and mantle rocks.
In general, the course includes
- short repetition of the topic-relevant basics according to the selected course topic
- in-depth theory of the course topic
- overview of relevant methods and data, and can if relevant include practical (laboratory) work
- detailed application scenarios
- new developments in the field of the theme
Learning outcome
After completing the course, students will
- have fundamental knowledge on the physical processes of heat transfer in rocks
- be able to formulate the required input parameters for such models for different tectonic scenarios
- be able to digest and critically evaluate modelling literature on the topic
- be able to determine simple estimate of the transfer distances, temperature profiles, and P, T-conditions for different tectonic scenarios
- be able to translate P, T-data determined from petrological modelling to tectonic models of changing P, T, t-conditions
Admission to the course
Open to PhD candidates enrolled in the Norwegian Research School for Dynamics and Evolution of Earth and Planets (DEEP).
Registration is done by filling out an online application form.
PhD candidates who are admitted to other education institutions than UiO must apply for visiting PhD status. This is easily done through the same online application form. Applicants must be able to present original documentation on request.
There is no upper limit of number of participants.
Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Teaching
The course is centred on a one- or two-week session (about 40 h). This includes lectures and practical.
Course literature will be pre-selected and accessible to course participants in due time prior to the course. To be able to sit the final exam, you have to give a short presentation on a given topic during the course week.
Examination
A home exam counts 100% towards the final grade.
In order to sit the final exam, a mandatory presentation must be approved.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to?the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of?cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about?the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.
Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.
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- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
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