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97ac1514-598d-4ae9-af20-fdf75b940953

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EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Seoul National University
Program(s)
Seoul National University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
20
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
EARTH SYSTM SCIENCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

This course surveys and introduces topics vital to understanding our planet.  

The Earth is composed of four major systems, such as geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, which govern the surface processes and internal dynamics of the Earth. This course explores Earth processes of crustal evolution, environmental changes, and biotic successions since its formation as a planet.  

Language(s) of Instruction
Korean
Host Institution Course Number
F36.103
Host Institution Course Title
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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LAB RESEARCH
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Tohoku University
Program(s)
STEM Research in Tohoku
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Materials Science Environmental Studies Engineering Electrical Engineering Earth & Space Sciences Computer Science Civil Engineering Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biological Sciences Bioengineering Biochemistry Agricultural Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
186
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
LAB RESEARCH
UCEAP Transcript Title
LAB RESEARCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
9.00
UCEAP Semester Units
6.00
Course Description

This six-week summer course provides individual research training through the experience of belonging to a specific laboratory at Tohoku University. Students are assigned to a laboratory research group with Japanese and international students under the supervision of Tohoku University faculty. They participate in various group activities, including seminars, for the purpose of training in research methods and developing teamwork skills. The specific topic studied depends on the instructor in charge of the laboratory to which each student is assigned. The methods of assessment vary with the student's project and laboratory instructor. Students submit an abstract concerning the results of their individual research each semester and present the results near the end of this program.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
LAB RESEARCH
Host Institution Campus
Tohoku University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND FIELD STUDIES
Country
Italy
Host Institution
UC Center, Sicily
Program(s)
Environmental Science in Sicily
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies Earth & Space Sciences Biological Sciences Anthropology
UCEAP Course Number
112
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND FIELD STUDIES
UCEAP Transcript Title
MEDITER FIELD STUDY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, with its diverse landscapes — ranging from Mt. Etna’s volcanic geology and coastal marine biodiversity to rural agricultural practices and conservation areas — offers a unique and comprehensive setting for immersive ecological and environmental field studies. This course will engage with key topics such as the natural history and ecology of Mediterranean island environments, the geological processes that shape the landscape, perspectives on human-environment interactions, and the oceanographic dynamics that influence coastal and marine habitats.

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND FIELD STUDIES
Host Institution Campus
UC Sicily Center
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department

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MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE FIELD
Country
Italy
Host Institution
University of Bologna
Program(s)
University of Bologna
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
171
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE FIELD
UCEAP Transcript Title
MNERL DPOSITS FIELD
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description

This course is part of the Laurea Magistrale degree program and is intended for advanced level students. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor. The course focuses on two main topics: summary of fundamentals (deformation, stress and strain, porosity and permeability, brittle and ductile regimes, kinematic and dynamic approach to deformation), and faults and fault-related structures (fault core vs. damage zone; permeability changes along and across fault zones; basic elements of discrete fracture modelling.)

This course provides an overview of the role deformation plays in both the genesis and spatial distribution of ore deposits. This is done by combining traditional class lectures and lab style exercises with seminar-style classes based on reading and student presentations and a few days directly at the outcrop. This combined approach allows students to develop theoretical and practical skills related to asking and assessing scientific questions as well as summarizing and presenting the results of scientific studies dealing with the role exerted by rock deformation and fluid/rock interaction in deformed contexts. The course reviews the concepts, theoretical knowledge and techniques of Structural Geology that are relevant to understanding ore genesis and exploration of ore deposits. It also provides hands-on field work to help strengthen the theoretical knowledge and provide the students with a solid understanding of the involved mechanisms and processes. Students thereby learn the simple principles of “Structural Control” and how to elaborate the best practices for structural data collection and analysis in mineral exploration and mining.

In Spring 2025, there is a 5-day field trip to the Island of Elba and southern Tuscany, which exposes students to outstanding examples of hydrothermal deposits. Fieldwork is used to unravel and constrain the genetic relationships between brittle deformation, fluid ingress, and flow and ore genesis. 

Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
91585
Host Institution Course Title
MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE FIELD
Host Institution Campus
BOLOGNA
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
LM in GEOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Host Institution Department
BIOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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