Main focus is on sedimentological development of Cambro-Silurian rocks, the Caledonian orogeny, the Permian rift and its associated magmatic rocks. Some of the large exposures of Rhomb Porphyry are visited. Quaternary geology of the Oslo Fjord region is a minor aspect of the excursion. After the field course each group presents their map and their geological interpretation of the area. The report has to be approved by the instructor.
Swimming is possible from the rocky coast.
Students live in small cottages, 3-5 together and cook their own meals. Specific dates will be announced in the spring. Oslo Fjord area 30 km SW of Oslo, at the coast. Attending students will have to register at the Aarhus University. They will be approved if recommended by their home university and admitted according to the course capacity.