Jaarboeke

Aardgeskiedenis 163


 
Modulekode GLY 163
Kwalifikasie Voorgraads
Fakulteit Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe
Module-inhoud

*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.

This module will give an overview of earth history, from the Archaean to the present. Important concepts such as the principles of stratigraphy and stratigraphic nomenclature, geological dating and international and South African time scales will be introduced. A brief introduction to the principles of palaeontology will be given, along with short descriptions of major fossil groups, fossil forms, ecology and geological meaning. In the South African context, the major stratigraphic units, intrusions and tectonic/metamorphic events will be detailed, along with related rock types, fossil contents, genesis and economic commodities. Practical work will focus on the interpretation of geological maps and profiles.

Modulekrediete 16.00
Voorvereistes GLY155 or GLY 151; a special exemption is given to 2nd-year students registered for degrees in Plant Sciences, Entomology, Ecology and Zoology
Kontaktyd 4 lesings per week, 1 praktiese sessie per week
Onderrigtaal Module word in Engels aangebied
Akademiese organisasie Geologie
Aanbiedingstydperk Semester 2

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