Main Field of Study and progress level:
Earth Science/Physical Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2021-06-28
Contents
The main objective of the course is to learn and practice terrestrial and aquatic field methods. The course deals with basic principles for planning and conducting geoecological investigations. During the course, a major field project will be conducted where a lake and its catchment are studied regarding soil properties, water chemistry and sedimentology. The results from the field project will be presented in a report and at a seminar.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to:
- With a high degree of independence define, design and carry out a geoecological survey - Apply a scientific approach in the geoecological area by - Plan and implement geoecological sampling requiring a scientific approach - Perform and evaluate geoecological and biogeochemical analyzes relevant to the chosen problem - In collaboration with other students present a geoecological study both orally and in writing - Actively contribute with qualified scientific views within the geoecological subject area and lead seminar discussions
Required Knowledge
120 ECTS credits including 60 ECTS credits earth science/physical geography, or 60 ECTS credits in biology, chemistry or environmental science and 30 ECTS credits in earth science/physical geography, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Form of instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, presentations and field trips. Seminars, presentations, labs and field trips are compulsory.
Examination modes
Examination of the course is both in the form of written seminar task, laboratory reports and a major field project. The grades on all the examined parts and on the course as a whole, are Failed, Passed and Passed with distinction. A student that has performed two test for a course or part of a course without getting the grade passed, has the right to get a new examiner appointed, if there are no particular reasons against it (HF 6 chapter 22§). The request for a new examiner is sent to the prefect for the department of ecology and environmental science. A student who has achieved a passed grade on an examination may not retake this examination in order to attampt to achieve a higer grade. To pass the whole course, all tests must be passed and compulsory parts performed. The grade on the course is a combined assessment of all the different parts of the examinations and is awarded when all compulsory parts are performed. CREDIT TRANSFER Credit transfers are always tried individually (See the universitys guidelines and credit-of-transfer-ordinance)
Other regulations
There is an appendix to this course curriculum dated 110831
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
