Basic Geology and historical climate development

Code

SE-GEO1

Version

2.0

Offered by

Supply Engineering

ECTS

Prerequisites

Main purpose

The student acquires a basic knowledge of geology and geological processes, the Danish landscape, hydrogeology, and the historical development of the climate in relation to geology

Knowledge

After the course, the student should have knowledge of:

- The different types of the most common rocks and soils found in Denmark.

- How the climate has changed over time and how it has shaped the Danish landscape.

- That geology is variable (Geological profile)

- Hydrogeology (water budget equation, infiltration, the different aquifers etc.)

- That the Earth is one big system where everything is connected.

Skills

After the course, the student should be able to:

- Recognize and describe the most common rock and soil types.

- Relate the different rock and soil types to the Danish landscape and where they are typically found.

- create a geological profile.

- make an overall assessment of the hydrogeological properties of an area.

- Overall assessment of an area's geological hazards.

Competences

After the course, the student should be able to:
- Evaluate expected soil and groundwater conditions for a given site and assess their implications for a given area.

Topics

Teaching methods and study activities

4 lessons per week for 12 weeks. The student's workload corresponds to 137.5 hours in total. Study activities include reading material, class assignments, homework, group work, lectures and a field trip.

Resources

Translation of Ingeniørgeologi i Danmark by Inga Sørensen: Sørensen, I., 2019, Ingeniørgeologi, 1. edition, Praxis, Nyt Teknisk Forlag

Marshak, S., 2015, EARTH – Portrait of a Planet, 5. Edition, W.W. Norton & Company, New York, London (Interlude A, B, and C)

Evaluation

Examination

Exam Prerequisites:
None

Exam type:
Ongoing assessment of 2 written assignments and a final exam consisting of a written course assignment. All weighing 1/3 of the final grade.
Internal assessment

Tools allowed:
N/A

Re-exam:
Individual oral exam, 20 minutes, on the basis of the afore-mentioned assignments.
Internal assessment

Grading criteria

Grading based on the Danish 7-point scale.

Additional information

Responsible

Kristiane Kristensen

Valid from

8/1/2023 12:00:00 AM

Course type

Keywords

Geology, geological processes, soils, rocks, sediments, erosion, Danish landscape, geological profile, ice ages, climate, historical development of climate, hydrological cycle, groundwater.