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56002 Sedimentology and Geology of Denmark
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Danish title: Sedimentgeologi og Danmarks geologi
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Language: Danish
Credit points: 5 |
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Previous course: C5602
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No credit points with: C5602
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Recommended semester: 1st - 4th semester
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Examination: Written exam (13-scale)
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| Contact person: | Arne Villumsen, Building 204, Tel. +45 4525 2165, email iggav@pop.dtu.dk |
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Department: Department of Geology and Geotechnical Engineering
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Aim: To introduce Danish geology and compare it with geology of neighbouring countries. To give knowledge about the most important sediments and geological processes resulting in their formation. Additionally, to introduce geological methods, nomenclature and sources of geological information about Denmark (literature, files etc.). To recognize the importance of local geological conditions for physical planning, geotechnical investigations, investigations of contamination, raw material excavation (water, gravel, chalk) etc. in Denmark and in other areas with comparable geological conditions.
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Contents: Formation of sediments, sea bottom geology, glacial geology, bogs, geology in coastal aeras, groundwater, weathering, description of sediment samples, overview of the geological history of Denmark.
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