Geological project

You will learn about geological mapping from a geoscientific perspective. You will study how geomorphology and biogeography are related to the underlying geology.
Photo: Alasdair Skelton

Photo: Alasdair Skelton


The geological project centers on a field study in Scotland, where we conduct case studies at classic localities and a mapping exercise near Loch Ness. You will present your map in a written report and an oral presentation.

The field trip begins and ends in Edinburgh with the following arrival/departure dates:
Arrival: April 16 – Anytime.
Departure: April 24 – Late afternoon or evening.






The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Course evaluations allow the possibility to affect and take responsibility for your own learning and gives important information for our work with pedagogical development.

It's important that all students complete the course evaluations after each course, it gives the Department the opportunity to improve the courses' quality.

The course evaluation is composed of a number of questions and specific questions for each course. If you, as a student, want to contribute with more course specific questions you may send them to studies@geo.su.se.

If you haven't received the course evaluation for your finished course, or if you have other questions regarding course evaluations at IGV please contact studies@geo.su.se.

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Course report = course leader's reflections about the review

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Student counsellor
elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se
08-674 78 70

Course leader
Alasdair Skelton (Professor of Geochemistry and petrology)
alasdair.skelton@geo.su.se
08-16 47 50