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A lecture lecture-laboratory or seminar format will be used to discuss special topics in geology. The course content will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.

In general, geology of the Alps is fascinating to earth scientists. Studying it on-site is awe inspiring, nearly irresistible. For two centuries, scientists have crawled over these mountains, unraveling what the Alps tell us about the stories of earth and life. In this class, we will focus upon the rocks, ancient environments, and the clash of continents that deformed and uplifted these massive witnesses to our planet's history. We will also touch upon other aspects of Alpine geology and natural history - glaciology and climate, geomorphology and mass wasting, water resources, and the influence of the Alps upon human history. Students will be required to 1.) Keep a daily journal of their personal observations on natural history, and 2.) Participate in day trip to a local glacier and a museum in Munich. The instructor will offer occasional, strictly optional afternoon strolls to observe and discuss local geology and natural history.

The University of New Orleans International Summer School program has a mandatory class attendance policy. All students are required to attend class for all morning classes and any required afternoon and/or weekend fields trips and lectures. No unexcused absences are allowed. However, LFU students who have to miss a UNO class due to LFU examinations in the first two weeks of our program, can receive one excused absence for this. Any further unexcused absences will result in an academic penalty. Each faculty member determines the penalty for missed classes. Most professors deduct a letter grade for each additional missed class day. For details, please refer to your course syllabi, which will be distributed on the first day of class. The listed ECTS credits are a recommendation by the University of New Orleans Innsbruck Summer School, based on contact hours, anticipated out-of-classroom requirements such as field trips, and projected workload for readings, assignments, and exam preparation. Mail: Center-New-Orleans@uibk.ac.at