Field Study in Geoscience

Education facts

Code: GG5018

The course begins with preparatory reading and exercises which are done at home and at your own pace during the summer. The course ends with a 7-day field study. During the field study, we will learn how to use our geoscientific skills to unravel the climate of the past. We will be studying spectacular Neoproterozoic rocks and fossils on the shores of Lake Vättern and on Visingsö which are unique in Sweden. We will also explore how tectonic movements and glacial processes have shaped the spectacular landscape of this, one of the most picturesque parts of Sweden. Based on data collected during the field study, we will build a geological history of Lake Vättern from the Neoproterozoic to modern times. 2021: The excursion date has been changed to 22-29 August.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires knowledge equivalent to Tellus I - Geology 15 credits (GG2008), Tellus I - Physical Geography 15 credits (GE2020), Tellus II - Geology 12.5 credits (GG4039) and Tellus II - Physical Geography 12.5 credits (GE4023)

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.

• Field Study in Geoscience

  Stockholm University

  Start date: 8 June 2026

  End date: 30 August 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %