Tellus III - Physical Geography
The course deals with practical application of geoscientific field methods. During the course, the students are trained in description and identification of landforms, Quaternary accumulations, and soils, as well as in mapping and compilation of collected information in the field.
The course can be included in the Bachelor's Programme in Earth Science, Distance Learning but it can also be taken as an individual course.
Summer term 2024
The course is given during the summer term and is therefore open for application during the corresponding application window in February 19-March 15, 2024.
The course consists of one consecutive week's teaching August 19-23, with an excursion and fieldwork planned to Värmland, south-central Sweden.
The prerequisites for participation are knowledge corresponding to the courses Tellus I - Physical Geography (GE2020) and Tellus II - Physical Geography (GE4023). If you have not completed the qualifying courses Tellus I - Natural Geography 15 credits (GE2020) and Tellus II - Natural Geography 12.5 credits (GE4023) when you apply for Tellus III - Natural Geography, 2.5 credits, you need to contact the student office to re-register on these courses.
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Course structure
Participation entails a cost for you as a student, which is calculated at the time of the course. The cost is usually c. 1000 SEK. Other than this cost, you also need to plan and pay for your food during the course.
Teaching format
The teaching consists of lecturing, excursion, and group fieldwork partly under supervision.
Assessment
Examination is on site by oral presentation and practical assignments.
Examiner
Simon Larsson
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
The course has no determined course literature.
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Course reports
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Contact
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
Simon Larsson
E-mail: simon.larsson@natgeo.su.seStudy counsellor, student office and contacts
