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University of Gothenburg
Earth System Sciences
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 environmen…
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Overview
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
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Admission to the course requires 90 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.
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- e.uoh.gu.gv0340.14029.20261
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- GV0340
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- 2025-08-18T12:43:08
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