Regional geologic excursion to Western Norway

Postgraduate course

Course description

Semester of Instruction

Spring

Required Previous Knowledge

Bachelor's degree in geology, or equivalent

Recommended Previous Knowledge

Basic knowledge in structural geology and tectonics, geochemistry, and igneous and metamorphic petrology

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

None

Access to the Course

Open to students entitled to study at master's or PhD level at the Faculty of Science and Technology, who have met admissions requirements for geology.

Teaching and learning methods

Seminars, 4 hours

Field trip, 1 week at the end of August 2026.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Participation in lectures and field trip. Approved compulsory activities are valid in the current semester.

Forms of Assessment

Written report. It is only possible to register for examination and submit report in semesters of instruction.

Grading Scale

Passed / Fail

Assessment Semester

Regular tasks is only possible for the semester in which the class is taught.

Course Evaluation

Students will evaluate teaching in accordance with the University of Bergen and the institute¿s quality assurance scheme.