Earth Science - Specialisation
You will learn scientific writing, to conduct a critical review and how to create scientific illustrations and posters. In addition you will conduct a subject specialisation, which focuses on the direction of your planned bachelor thesis. This work should include a thorough literature review and the writing of the introduction of your thesis.
The course is a component of the Bachelor's Programme in Earth Science, Distance Learning and it can also be taken as an individual course.
It is accessible via the learning platform for distance courses Moodle.
Enrollment key for Moodle will be sent to your student e-mail! Before the course starts, you will receive an e-mail from us with information about roll call, registration, schedule, course literature, etc. Be sure to check your email (also look in the spam filter).
From Autumn Term 2023
If you want to study both Earth Science - Specialisation (GE5040) and Physical Geography, degree project (GE6019) use Application code 100% period A-B in combination with Physical Geography, Degree Project (GE6019) 100% period C-D.
The course replaces Earth Science - Specialisation (GE5023).
- Spring term 2025, IT-distance, Study tempo 50%
- Spring term 2025, IT-distance, Study tempo 100% period A-B
(This application code can be combined with Physical Geography, Degree Project (GE6019) 100% period C-D)
Modules
- Theory of Science and History of Science of Earth Science, 3 credits
- Specialisation, 6 credits
- Scientific Presentations and Project Plan, 6 credits
Teaching Format
The course is given only as a distance learning course and the teaching consists of web-based teaching and independent project work.
Assessment
For details see syllabus.
Plagiarism and regulations for disciplinary matters
As a student you must be conscientious about clearly accounting for the material used in the texts that are submitted for examination. To use another person’s expressions or ideas without stating the source is plagiarism. To translate and/or change some words in someone else’s text and present it as your own is also a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism is considered cheating and if discovered in an exam or paper, the exam or paper will be failed immediately and disciplinary measures may be taken.
Any student who is caught cheating or disrupting academic activities may be suspended from lectures and exams for a period of up to six months. The Vice Chancellor or the Disciplinary Council decide whether the student is to be subject to any disciplinary measures.
The link to Stockholm University's guidelines for disciplinary matters and expulsion can be found on the website:
During your studies/Plagiarism and regulations for disciplinary matters
Examiner
Arjen Stroeven
Registration is normally done at the beginning of each semester. If you have not received information about registration you can contact the student office directly.
Course responsible
Arjen Stroeven
E-mail: arjen.stroeven@natgeo.su.se
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