Resources and Environment

Education facts

Code: 1GV207

The course examines geochemical factors that affect our earth and environment, particularly the interaction of different elements between the air, water and sediments. Special focus is given to questions that concern natural resources, both with respect to raw materials and energy, and factors related to human influences on our environment, e.g. the greenhouse effect and anthropogenic pollution, and how they can be counteracted. Natural risks, such as volcanic activity and earthquakes. Written and oral communication.

Entry requirements

60 credits earth science. Participations in Mineralogy and Petrology 10 credits. 10 credits in GIS are recommended.

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.

• Resources and Environment

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 February 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %