Courses given in English

Courses given in English Institution of Earth science

Physical Geography/Climatology GVN330 Climate data analyses 7,5 hec Basic Autumn 20151001-20151102 Are winters in Sweden really getting colder? Did global warming really stop in the year 2000? These types of questions may be answered with the right skills and knowledge! The course teaches the ability to use fundamental data analysis techniques to answer questions about climate data, and how to present the results in a convincing way with the right scientific graph. The skills can be applied in a Bachelor Thesis, and beyond that in a Masters project or to conduct climate risk assessments or climate change impact assessments in the real world. The course is divided into 3 sub-courses. The course contains compulsory lectures, computer-based tutorial classes, reading assignments and individual assignments. For course entrance you need 120 hec in any of the main fields within sciences of which 75% of the courses must at least have the grade Pass, plus high school Mathematics B and English B or the equivalent. Students with equivalent education can be admitted to the course. NG0210 Field course in the Subarctic Physical geography and ecology 15 hec Basic Autumn 20150831-20151102 Mechanisms that govern the natural climate variations in subarctic, including influences from marine and atmospheric circulation and the impact of the ongoing climate change on the region. Interpretation of the sub-arctic landscape changes through the study of geomorphological and ecological processes. How to varying climatic indicators (such as tree rings and peat deposits) can reconstruct climate variations in der past. For course entrance you need 60 credits either in the Earth sciences, geography, environmental science or biology or equivalent NG0230 Climate change a geographical perspective 15 hec autumn 20151103-20160117 The course deals with effects of climate change on man and environment in different regions from the Arctic to the tropics. For each climate region the large scale climatic patterns (e.g. monsoons), changes in these as well as adaptability to a warmer world are discussed. A number of specific questions such as spreading of deserts, sea acidification, human migration and long range transport of pollution, urbanization and society will be discussed. For course entrance you need 60 credits either in the Earth sciences, geography, environmental science or biology or equivalent. Applicants from countries outside the Nordic countries or from non-english -speaking university must exhibit proficiency in English through TOEFL test or IELTS tests. The following results must be achieved: TOEFL score of 600 points (computerized test: 250 points, Internet test: 100 points), or IELTS with 6.0 points and at least 6.5 points in the written part of the test.

NG0220 Climate change and society 15 hec basic Spring 20160328-20160605 The course consists of three modules including lectures, compulsory exercises and seminars, group work both reported as seminars and in writing as well as an excursion. Module 1: Theory. The course will give the student the knowledge of the historical, current and future status of climate change and its impact on society. This part also contains basic knowledge of climate reconstructions and climate modeling. Special focus is on how society uses climate scenarios to plan for adaptation to a changing climate. The link between land use and climate, as well as the processes that cause land use change in developing countries. Module 2: Excursion to China. Students will for about 2 weeks work with various issues related to the from a foreign perspective. Specifically, the focus is on the link between land use and climate, as well as the processes that cause land use change in developing countries. Module 3: Group work. Group work is based on two "case studies" of how a city or region is planning for a changing climate, where the information collected during the course units 1 and 2 are processed and presented orally and in writing. For course entrance you need 60 credits either in the Earth sciences, geography, environmental science, biology or equivalent. Applicants from countries outside the Nordic countries or from non-english -speaking university must exhibit proficiency in English through TOEFL test or IELTS tests. The following results must be achieved: TOEFL score of 600 points (computerized test: 250 points, Internet test: 100 points), or IELTS with 6.0 points and at least 6.5 points in the written part of the test. GVN310 Local and micro climatology 7,5 hec basic Autumn 20151001-20151102 Air temperature, wind and radiation in rural areas are different form urban areas. How do land surface properties influence the atmosphere closest to the ground? How do local- and microclimate control air quality? If you are interested in what processes and factors control the atmosphere and climate closest to you, this is a course for you. 90 hec passed courses within a major in earth science, Geography, Biology or environmental science plus English B/English 6 and Mathematics D/Mathematics 4 from senior high school or equivalent. GVN340 Applied climatology 7,5 hec basic Autumn 20151102-20151202 The field of applied climatology is the study of how weather and climate affect society and the environment. Applied climatology involves turning climate knowledge into a useful application, for operational planning or risk calculations. The course deals with how to integrate weather data with physical/chemical equations to estimate air quality and road conditions. Results from climate change simulations will be combined with expert knowledge in order to estimate risks and opportunities in agriculture. The skills can be applied in a Bachelor Thesis, and beyond that in a Masters project or to conduct climate risk assessments or climate change impact assessments in the real world. The course will include compulsory classes, seminars and three projects. The course is divided into two sub-courses. For course entrance you need 120 hec in the main field of Earth System Sciences, Geography or Environmental Sciences, of which 75% of the courses must at least have

the grade Pass. Knowledge of climate systems corresponding to GV1410 Earth System Sciences, or GE0400 Geography Introductory Level, 30 hec, or NGN160 Atmospheric science, 7,5 hec, with the grade Pass, high school Mathematics B and English B or the equivalent. - Ability to conduct climate data analysis equivalent to GVN330 Climate Data Analysis, with grade pass. Students with equivalent education may be admitted to the course GVN380 Greenhouse gas inventories and policy implications 7,5 hec, basic Spring 2060118-20160221 The course, which requires full time studies, consists of 2 sub courses. The course includes lectures, obligatory exercises and seminars, and a group project, which is to be reported orally and in writing. Sub course 1: Theory (3.5 hec).this part of the course aims at deepening the knowledge of past climate change and variability on different time/space scales, and the mechanisms behind these. We will critically examine the various indicators used to interpret climate beyond the observational records. Societal changes during the last 10 000 years (the Holocene) will be discussed. Sudden climate shifts, as well as longer known periods of climate change such as the Medieval Climate Anomaly and the Little Ice age, will be set in a societal context. This will allow us to analyze how humans and societies have responded to and coped with climate change in the past. Sub course 2: Group project (4 hec). Students will work in small groups on paleo climatological and historical data collected from various sources, which will be analyzed and synthesized for different regions focusing on the North Atlantic region. Results will be orally presented at a seminar and in form of a written report. Qualifications corresponding to 120 higher educational credits in Earth Sciences, Geography or Environmental Sciences, of which 75% of the courses must at least have the grade Pass and Ma D or the equivalent. Knowledge of Earth system sciences corresponding to GV1410 Earth System Sciences, 30 hec, or GE0400 Geography Introductory level, 30 hec, or NGN160 Atmospheric science 7.5 hec, all with the grade at least pass. NGN240 Remote sensing and GIS 7,5 hec, basic Autumn 20151203-20160117 The aims of the course is to provide knowledge in remote sensing in conjunction with geographic information systems (GIS) to provide in-depth training in the practical use of geographic information systems, as well as provide in-depth knowledge of principles for introducing and applications of GIS. A major portion of the course is devoted to practical exercises with various software applications related to remote sensing and GIS. The course includes lectures, group work and laboratory work. Course entry requirements are 7.5 hec in Geographic Information Systems as well as 45 credits in Geography and Earth Sciences. Students with equivalent knowledge may be given access to the course. GVS150 Geographical information system (GIS) 15 hec, Basic Spring 20160118-20160327 The course provides basic knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) while practicing in the practical use of GIS, as well as knowledge of principles for introducing and applications of GIS. You will learn to

independently collect process, analyze and visualize geographic data. Emphasis is placed on practical exercises and a supervised independent project work, where you must use your skills. The theoretical basis, we go through the lectures and group discussions For course entrance you need completed course in earth Science, Basic (GV1410) 30 credits, including 75% with a grade of not less than passed. Students with equivalent knowledge may permit granted access to the course. Geology GVG340 Hydrogeology I 7,5 hp basic Autumn 20151002-20151102 The course strives to give students a brief insight into all aspects of hydrogeology without any in depth coverage of specific fields. The aim of the course is to enable students to understand a wide range of hydrogeological problems and applications and the concepts and methods required to manage those. The course focusses thereby on the water related, quantitative aspects of hydrogeology and will not include or repeat basic concepts of general geology such as stratigraphy, mineralogy, structural or regional geology. It is expected that students have sufficient background in the field of geology. For course entrance you need at least 60 credits in the main fields of Earth Sciences, Geography or Environmental Science and Mathematics D, or equivalent. Documented knowledge in basic geoscience or equivalent is also required. Equivalent education will be evaluated. GVG460 Applied hydrogeology 7,5 hp Advanced Autumn 20150831-20150930 This course bases on the introduction in general hydrogeology provided in the course GVG340 (or equivalent). Some of the topics covered in the introductory level course will be discussed in more detail and at a higher level of complexity; other new topics will be added. A main focus will be on hydrogeological field tests and their evaluation, including computer based calculations and modelling on an introductory level. To attend the course you need 120 hec in the main field of Earth Sciences with the grade at least Pass or the equivalent, knowledge in Hydrogeology GVG340 with the grade at least Pass or equivalent knowledge. Students with comparable qualifications may, after evaluation, attend the course. GVG270 Petrology 7,5 hec Basic Spring 20160328-20160501 The course is a full time course and has three components. The course will comprise lectures, compulsory laboratory and field exercises and a compulsory literature seminar. The course deals with the fundamentals of magmatic and metamorphic petrology, i.e the origin of rocks. Aspect dealt with are: nomenclature, interpretation of rock texture, field relations, phase diagrams for major minerals, norm calculations and chemographic diagrams, origin and fractionation of basalt rocks, metamorphic protoliths, the metamorphic facies concept, metabasites in different facies and petrography.

A pass grade in Mineralogy 7, 5 hec or Geochemistry 7,5 hec or equivalent is required GVG410 Advanced petrology 7,5 hec, Advanced Autumn 20151203-20160117 The course is full time and is divided into four assignments, each covering one week. The following topics will be covered: metamorphic reactions, thermodynamic modeling, and Precambrian rock types. To attend the course 165 hec in the main field of Earth Sciences is required, of which 90% of the courses must have the grade at least pass. Of these courses knowledge corresponding to the grade Pass in Mineralogy, Geochemistry and GVG270 Petrology is required. MPN051 Applied geophysics II 7,5 hec Advanced Spring 20160328-20160501 The course covers the physical properties of rocks and soils, basic mathematical and physical connection, seismic, gravity, magnetism, electricity and electromagnetism. 120 credits completed courses in the major subject Geosciences at least 75% of the grade pass and completed course Applied Geophysics 1, or equivalent. MPN222 Ore Geology and Opaque Microscopy 7,5 hec Advanced Autumn 20151203-20160117 The course provides knowledge of the main ore types, ore genetic processes and environments. After completing the course students will have the skills to ore microscopy, to identify minerals and textures and these draw conclusions about the ore deposit's genesis, type and quality. Lectures and exercises in ore microscopy, independent assignments may occur. The course is divided into two parts: Ore Geology 4.5 hec, Opaque Microscopy 3 hec. To attend the course you need 120 hec in earth sciences with specialization bedrock geology or the equivalent. GVG430 Economic geology 7,5 hec Advanced Spring 20160118-20160221 This is a full-time course including lectures, compulsory exercises and compulsory excursions. The course will provide the student with knowledge on classification of ore deposits, the world s major ore types, the most important ore deposits in Sweden, exploration criteria and insight in geochemical and geophysical exploration methods. In addition, the student will acquire knowledge on the estimation of exploration costs, planning of drilling programs, estimation of ore reserves, and international mineral resource classifications according to JORC and NI 43-101. To attend the course 165 hec in the main field of Earth Sciences is required, of which 90% of the courses must have the grade pass at least. In addition attendance to MPN222 Ore geology and opaque microscopy is required. Students with equivalent education may attend the course.

GVG210 Mineralogy 7,5 hec Basic Autumn 20150831-20150930 The course is full time and consists of lectures, compulsory exercises in the identification of minerals using different instruments and microscopes. The course requires 60 credits completed courses in the main field of earth sciences which 75 % with a grade of at least pass or equivalent. GVK430 Environmental Geology 7,5 hec Advanced Spring 20160118-20160327 -Small-scale systems, where soil and sediment properties are characterized in relation to environmental processes. - Large-scale systems, where the conditions and trends in different environments are compared. - Modelling and application of geological knowledge in environmental work. To attend the course 120 hec in Natural Sciences are required, of which 75% of the courses must have been completed with at least G (Pass) and of which 30 hec must be passed courses in Earth Sciences. Students with comparable qualifications may, after evaluation, attend the course MP4400 Geochemistry of magmatic and metamorphic processes 7,5 hec Advanced Autumn 20160222-20160327 The main themes are Mineral Geochemistry and analysis, Thermo barometry, Geochemical Interpretation of Tectonic Setting, Zirconology and Geochemical Literature. The course gives you the competence needed to do independent research in applied geology and geochemistry. Entrance requirements is 165 hec in the main field of earth Sciences, of which 90 % of the courses must have the grade at least Pass and attendance to the course Geochemistry 7,5 hec or equivalent. English B level or English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 no part under 5.5 or TOEFL 575 p, TWE score 4.5 is also required. GV6000 Non-Nordic Geology * given every second year Geologists need theoretical and field experience from a range of geologic settings greater than that available in Sweden. The course is based on an excursion, usually 2-3 weeks to western USA, and a project assignment related to suitable questions and observations related to the excursion. The project is concluded with a written and oral presentation. The course involves extra costs for the participants. Entrance requirements is 120 hec in Earth Sciences with emphasis on bedrock geology or environmental- and soil geology or marine geology. The course covers a number of applications of geochemistry to the interpretation of the origin and development of crystalline rocks due to igneous and metamorphic processes.

Oceanography OCM100 Physical oceanography I, 15 hec Advanced Autumn 20150831-20160117 The course provides a basic introduction to the principles that govern the flow into the sea at various scales from the smallest turbulent eddies to the large-scale circulation in the oceans. A great emphasis is on describing different physical phenomena using quantitative mathematical expressions. Many flow problems require numerical methods to solve and the course includes computer exercises, which makes numerical solutions. The course covers the following topics: Basic properties of a liquid including the governing equations of mass conservation, momentum and energy, coordinate systems and the effects of the earth's rotation, simplification of the equations by using the dominant spatial and temporal scales, laminar flow, diffusion processes, vorticity, geostrophic flows, thermal wind, turbulence, friction effects, Ekman Layers and basic oceanic circulation. The course requires 120 credits completed courses in MAR101 - MAR112 or 120 credits in science subjects including 15 credits in mathematics in calculus and linear algebra. OCM200 Physical oceanography II, 7,5 hec Advanced Autumn Spring 20160108-30160327 The course is a continuation of OCM100, Physical Oceanography I and provides an introduction to time-dependent phenomena in the ocean, such as waves and instabilities in both small and large scales. These are described both mathematically and numerically. A major emphasis is on the physical understanding of how these processes work and how they affect the largescale circulation and its response to timedependent drift. The course, require completed courses OCM100 and knowledge in calculus and linear algebra (or equivalent courses). OC6310 Ocean models 15 hec, Advanced Autumn 20151102-20160117 The main aim of the present course is to provide good understanding about how analytical and numerical models can be applied in different aquatic problems including lakes and coastal seas. The course will provide the student with scientific understanding and well-tested computer codes for a number of applications. By starting from simple models the student will learn how to build up a more advanced understanding and getting confidence in numerical modelling. Bachelor degree in marine science or corresponding OC4910 Ocean mixing 15 hec, Advanced The course will provide an in-depth review of how mixing occurs in the sea, for example in the ocean's interior by breaking internal waves generated by tides and winds, winddriven turbulence and convection processes in the surface layer and friction -driven turbulence in flows over the seabed. The course includes a field moments where turbulence and mixing is observed and quantified with advanced measurement and analysis. Marine hydro mechanic or equivalent knowledge.

Marine Science MAR410 Changes in the ocean, historical trends and anthropogenic influence 15 hec, Advanced Autumn 20151103-20160327 The course covers The development of the ocean - geologically, hydrologically, chemically and biologically - during the last 600 million years. The emphasis is on the last 1000 years, natural and anthropogenic processes affecting the ocean and the difficulties in distinguish between these, different methods of obtaining knowledge about how the state of the ocean has changed over different time scales, interpretation of time series, variability, proxy data, how human exploitation of the ocean has affected the ocean. Teaching is conducted as measurements and samplings from the university research vessel, lectures - gives broad perspective of variability, time scales and methods, computer exercises - treatment of historical data, projects in defined themes - form the main part of the course, seminars series - runs during the projects in order to report, give response and feedback. A Bachelor s degree in one of the subjects; marine sciences, chemistry, biology or oceanography at an accredited University, including at least 90 ECTS in a the major subject. To provide the requirement in English by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS, the English proficiency should be equivalent to the level of English 6/English Course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School. MAR440 Marine project From idea to action 15 hec, Advanced Autumn 20150831-20151102 The course focuses on carrying out a marine project, for example a monitoring program, or an assigned investigation at a company or public authority. The students will address a marine issue both in theory and practice, from planning to execution, including budget, sampling design (statistical approach), variables to be measured (cost vs benefit), and communication with stakeholders (written report and an oral presentation). Topics include for example group dynamics, how to set up a realistic budget, understanding basic models "why and when", how to choose key variables, statistical power analyses, and legislation relevant for the marine environment. The second part of the course involves a scientific cruise, including sampling, analyses, interpretation of results and report (oral or poster). The focus of the second part of the course will in many cases be different to that of the first part. Part one is assigned 12 higher education credits, and part two 3 higher education credits. Approved education of 180 higher education credits, corresponding to a Bachelor degree in Marine Science, Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography or Earth Science, including a thesis work of minimum 15 higher education credits.

Master program`s offered at the institution of earth science Geology: http://gvc.gu.se/utbildning/program/masterprogram_i_geovetenskap Marine science/oceanography: http://science.gu.se/utbildning/masterprogram/program/marina_vetenskaper http://gvc.gu.se/utbildning/program/masterprogram_i_fysisk_oceanografi Geography: Contact svl@gvc.gu.se For information about courses and programs contact: Andreas Andjelic Studievägledare / study Counsellor GÖTEBORGS UNIVERSITET, Institutionen för Geovetenskap Besöksadress/ visiting adress Guldhedsgatan 5A, Våning 4, rum nr. 4.058 Postadress Box 460, 405 30 Göteborg Mail: svl@gvc.gu.se