Earth Systems: Field Course

Education facts

Code: GVN470

After completing the course, you will have an in-depth and applied knowledge of the most important processes in the Earth system in relation to a changing climate. ### Issues covered include: - structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems - biochemical cycles - climate and human impacts on the Earth system You will work in a group and under supervision design and carry out a small research project linked to the geosystems aspect of the course. The projects cover the full scientific research cycle, including planning, fieldwork, data analysis, report writing and oral presentation of the results. ### **Teaching** - lectures - teaching in the field - fieldwork - group project The teaching is carried out by dedicated teachers who are researchers in the field. ### Language of instruction: English The course is part of the Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires a Bachelor's Degree of 180 credits in Natural Sciences specializing in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry or the equivalent, and completion of at least 30 credits at Master's level in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Chemistry. Students with a chemistry background must also have successfully completed at least 15 credits of Earth Sciences at the master's level or 30 credits of Earth Sciences at the bachelor's level or the equivalent. Furthermore, basic knowledge of statistical analysis and programming equivalent to GV2500 Data Analysis for Earth Sciences, 7,5 credits, is required. Students 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 Systems: Field Course

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 27 March 2025

  End date: 8 June 2025

  Pace of study: 100 %