Literature study Earth science, 15 Credits

Contents

During the course, students will acquire in-depth knowledge in one or a few areas within the subject Earth Science/Physical Geography. Students will also acquire in-depth knowledge in scientific methods, increase their capability to criticize scientific literature and independently summarize current knowledge within the chosen subject area. The investigation will be presented in a written report, which will also be defended at a seminar.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course for the grade Pass (G) the student should be able to:
1 With a high degree of autonomy find, compile, analyze, and make an written and oral presentation of research papers primarily in the main field
2 Evaluate different theories and results within the chosen subject area
3 Review and comment on a similar work orally and in writing

After completing the course for the grade Pass with Distinction (VG) the student should be able to:
1 plan, perform and present a project within a specified time
2 report the review in writing with logic and communicative accuracy
3 constructively discuss their own work
4 perform a constructive opposition on the other students work

Required Knowledge

90 ECTS credits in earth science/physical geography, or equivalent knowledge.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/5.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 tuition is in the form of supervision and compulsory seminars

Examination modes

Examination of the course is in the form of a an oral and written presentation of a project. The report is to follow the instructions to authors for the department series of degree theses and literature studies. The examination also includesthe defence of the report at a seminar and opposition on another report, also at a seminar. The grades 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 attempt to achieve a higher 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 university´s guidelines and credit-of-transfer-ordinance)