Earth System Sciences

Education facts

Code: GV0340

This course is about the Earth as a holistic system. You will be introduced to System thinking. The main focus of the course is on the various spheres - the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere - and how they interact to create the planet we live on. In addition, the course addresses global environmental change from an Earth System perspective, covering different time scales. This Earth System Sciences course aims to provide knowledge about the Earth System as a whole and to critically analyse and evaluate society's measures to solve global environmental challenges. Emphasis is placed on how the various spheres influence each other and interact to create the Earth System. The course also addresses current and anticipated changes in the Earth System. Among other things, you will learn to: define basic concepts and theories in Earth System Science<br> describe the links and feedback between the Earth's spheres<br> the links between Earth System processes and global environmental changes The course is part of the Bachelor’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.<br> Teaching The teaching includes: lectures<br> seminar<br> assignments Language of instruction: English

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 60 credits in the main field Earth Science, Environmental science or Geography. Applicants with an equivalent education may be admitted to the course after review and approval.

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.

• Earth System Sciences

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 29 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %