Introduction to Marine Geology

In this course selected topics of general marine geology are dealt with. Some of the topics are to be worked out by the active participation of the students. Selected chapters are presented as a lecture.

Here is a selection of the contents: - Structure and development of the ocean basins and ocean rims - Composition, nomenclature and distribution pattern of sediments in the ocean - Sediment transport and sedimentation processes - Sea level fluctuations - Extreme systems: hot vents, cold seeps, carbonate mounds - Use of marine resources - Human intervention .

At the end of the course, the students can name key topics in marine geology and outline their content. Students can collect facts about selected content and present them in the course. Based on the former Marine Geology module, participants can explain the relationships between climate, sea and seabed.

Module examination "Geology and Stratigraphy of Marine Sediment" in the form of an oral examination (colloquium) at the end of the semester

mündliche Prüfung

1st SWS: Morphology of the seafloor
2nd SWS: Composition of marine sediments
3rd SWS: Components of marine sediments
4th SWS: Nomenclature of marine sediments, IODP standard
5th SWS: Distribution pattern of marine sediments
6th SWS: Sea-level changes
7th SWS: Coral reefs
8th SWS: Fluid circulation of ocean margins
9th SWS: Seafloor maifestions of fluid and gas discharge
10th SWS: Fluid circulation of the ocean crust
11th SWS: Hydrothermal seafloor systems
12th SWS: Gashydrates in marine sediments
13th SWS: Ocean warming and hydrate dissociation
14th SWS: Research vessels and marine technology