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May
Geology of Slovenia
13. 5. 2015, at 9.02, written by NTFSlovenia as part of the Alpine orogen Tethys cycle (Meliata, Vardar, Alpine Tethys, Valais and the European, African and Adriatic-Apulian microplate) Tectonic division of Slovenia General palaeogeographic development of the territory of Slovenia Periadriatic tectonic zone Southern Alps (Spatial position and boundaries, tectonic structure, palaeogeographis affiliation and stratigraphy) External Dinarides and the transitional zone between ... Read more
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May
Practical structural geology
13. 5. 2015, at 9.00, written by NTFStrain analysis: theoretical overview, principal methods for determining strain components in rocks, sampling methods in the field, field and lab measurements. Microstructures and deformation mechanisms: principal ductile and brittle microstructures in rocks, interpretation of deformation mechanisms and P,T conditions of deformation, microstructures as kinematic indicators. Cross-section balancing: overview of principal methods, practical work using manual ... Read more
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May
Stratigraphy 2
13. 5. 2015, at 8.58, written by NTFStratotypes and type localities: definitions, terms and problematics Correlation: means, factors, validity Historical geology: overview of stratigraphic developments and important events in specific geochronological eras: Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Stratigraphy of Slovenia: it represents a major part of the course and is based on a project-work on chosen stratigraphic problematics: overview of formational subdivision ... Read more
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May
Land use and environmental impact assessment
13. 5. 2015, at 8.57, written by NTFStudents get acquainted with the procedures of placing large and small interventions in space and related comprehensive environmental impact assessment. Students learn to combine different skills and methods for determining the state of the environment, determining the impact of human interventions on the environment and measures to reduce them, and environmental monitoring. Theoretical knowledge will ... Read more
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May
Research paper
13. 5. 2015, at 8.53, written by NTFThe research project may be part of the mentor’s research programme or separately tendered according to the current situation. It covers a narrower or a wider field of geology but can also be interdisciplinary. Work can be carried out at the faculty or at another appropriate institution. The research project includes: Summary An introduction with ... Read more
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May
Project work
13. 5. 2015, at 8.52, written by NTFStudents will acquire basic knowledge in project work (teamwork, coordination of work) and geological engineering practice (project type, role of geologist). In the introduction, students get familiar to the theory of project management: management of time and resources for achieving the desired objectives of the project. Students are also acquainted with the legislation in the ... Read more
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May
Practice work
13. 5. 2015, at 8.50, written by NTFStudents perform 2 weeks (10 business days) practice in one of the geological institutions. The performed work must be professional. Practice is chosen from the list of annually tendered practices. Student writes a practice report. Practice may be carried out in Slovenia or abroad. Before enrolling the course (during September), student is obliged to choose ... Read more
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May
Ore deposit geology
13. 5. 2015, at 8.48, written by NTFDevelopment of ore deposits genetic studies Characteristics of ore-bearing magmas and ore-bearing fluids Process of ore minerals and ores deposition and ore bodies formation Identification of ore formation conditions: geothermometry, geobarometry and isotope studies Links between ore mineral texture and structure, their genetic environment and ore type characteristics that influence their optimal beneficiation Basics of ... Read more
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May
Geomedicine
13. 5. 2015, at 8.41, written by NTFThe course is aimed at those who are interested in the connection and the impact of minerals and geochemical elements on health. The course is designed in the form of lectures held by Nina Zupancic and Nastja Rogan Šmuc and tutorials, where students prepare a lecture and present it to the colleagues. The content partly ... Read more
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May
Diploma thesis
13. 5. 2015, at 8.39, written by NTFThesis may be interdisciplinary or specialised in any area within the compulsory or elective professional course from the area covered by the first-stage studies of Geology. Thesis includes: the purpose of the work, the presentation of the problem or reason for a survey (identification of the problem), review of literature and knowledge and/or foreign and ... Read more