GI261 Cyclostratigraphy and Astrochronology

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Jeffrey Over (lecturer), Prof. D. Jeffrey Over, Ph.D. (deputy)
Mgr. Tomáš Kumpan, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Tomáš Kumpan, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Thu 13:00–13:50 Gp,02006, Thu 14:00–14:50 Gp,02006
Prerequisites (in Czech)
G3061 Historická a stratigrafická geologie, G3021 Petrografie
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 45 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/45, only registered: 0/45, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/45
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives (in Czech)
Investigation of the principles and application of cyclostratigraphy and astrochronology in refinement of the geological time scale through presentations by students and faculty of current literature and research.
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the nature and scale of cyclostratigraphy and the applications to absolute time in the geological record.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Week 1 - Introduction to cyclostratigrpahy and astrochronology Week 2 - 13 research paper/discussion Week 14 - review and summary Required literature: Hinnov, L.A., Hilgen, F.J., 2012. Chapter 4. Cyclostratigraphy and Astrochronology. In Gradstein, F.M., Ogg, J., Schmitz, M., Ogg, G. (eds.), The Geologic Time Scale 2012, Elsevier. p. 63–83. Laskar, J., 2020. Astrochronology. In Gradstein, F.M., Ogg, J.G., Schmitz, M., Ogg, G. (eds.), The Geologic Time Scale 2020. Elsevier, Amsterdam, p. 139-158
Literature
    required literature
  • The geologic time scale 2020. Edited by F. M. Gradstein - James G. Ogg - Mark D. Schmitz - Gabi Ogg. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2020, xi, strana. ISBN 9780128243602. info
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Theoretical lectures, assignments, group discussion and presentations
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Evaluation of presentation and discussion
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught only once.
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