Climate Change in an Earth System Perspective

Education facts

Code: GVN460

The course Climate Change in an Earth System Perspective explores how the Earth system works and how it affects the global climate. Particular focus will then be placed on the climate system and its ongoing and expected changes, meteorological processes, weather and how the ecosystem is linked to the climate system. The course aims to provide basic knowledge of the Earth System focusing on the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere as well as their interactions. You will learn about composition, physical and chemical properties and active processes in the atmosphere. In addition, the course aims to give a comprehensive introduction to environmental problems associated with atmospheric science, as well as an overview of historical climate changes. The course is part of the Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course. More information about the Master's programme in Earth Sciences.<br> Teaching The teaching includes lectures<br> literature seminars<br> practical exercises with different focused topics. Language of instruction: English

Entry requirements

60 ECTS credits in Earth Sciences alternatively, university studies of 180 credits in Science. Students with equivalent education can be allowed to enter the course.

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.

• Climate Change in an Earth System Perspective

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 1 October 2026

  End date: 3 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %