Introduction to the Physics and Dynamics of the Earth

Education facts

Code: 1GE060

The course gives you a basic understanding of plate tectonics, the large-scale structure of the Earth, earthquakes and the shape and rotation of the Earth. **Outline for distance course:** This is a web-based distance course with live lectures at Zoom in the evening (not mandatory). Compulsory assignments and take-home examinations are submitted via an online learning platform. A compulsory student seminar will be held via Zoom. Communication between students and teachers takes place via the online learning platform.

Entry requirements

Grundläggande behörighet + Fysik 2, Matematik 4 eller Matematik E. Eller: Fysik nivå 2, Matematik fortsättning nivå 2

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.

• Introduction to the Physics and Dynamics of the Earth

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 21 September 2026

  End date: 13 December 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %