872104 Geology (AS)


Type
Lecture
Semester hours
1
Lecturer (assistant)
Organisation
Offered in
Wintersemester 2022/23
Languages of instruction
Deutsch

Content

INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY
Formation and construction of the earth
Formation of Minerals and rocks
Timescale in geology
Volcanism
Weathering
GEOLOGY OF AUSTRIA
GEOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE
Quaternary geology
Geomorphology
Geology of soils
Soil mineralogy
INTERPRETATION OF GEOLOGICAL MAPS

Previous knowledge expected



Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Comprehension of geological processes in the landscape
The studets will understand the formation and the composition of rocks and their influence to soil formation
They will recognice different types of rocks in soils
The students will be able to understand and interpret geological maps from the agricultural point of few
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