Theory and Methods of Physical Geography

Education facts

Code: NGEA07

<p>In this course you learn basic physical, mathematical and statistical methods with relevance for treatment of physical geography issues. Further, you study the relationship between measurement and modelling as a way to describe spatial and temporal phenomena. The methods and their applications are highlighted with examples from various fields of physical geography such as climatology, hydrology, micro-meteorology and ecosystem science.</p><p>Building on students’ prior knowledge, the course introduces fundamental physical, mathematical and statistical methods of relevance to approaching questions in physical geography. The relationship between measurement and modelling as a means of describing spatial and temporal phenomena is further introduced.  Practice in the the use of computer-based analysis and presentation software, information searching, as well as oral and written presentation techniques form are part of the learning activities.</p> <h3>Course design</h3> <p>The teaching consists of lectures, laboratory sessions, field exercises, seminars, group work and project work. Participation in laboratory sessions, field exercises, seminars, group work and project work.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Mathematics D, Physics A and 15 credits of scientific studies including NGEA01 (Physical Geography: Introduction to the Global Environment), or the equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Theory and Methods of Physical Geography

  Lund University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %