Glaciers and High Mountain Environments

• Course structure

  The course consists of two parts 2021:

  1. Theory with letures, exercises, and reports (distance learning) from June 7 to June 25. Also includes reading of course literature in preparation of the field component.
  2. A field component at the Tarfala Research Station, Kebnekaise (July 29 to August 7), with excursions, field exercises, and group projects involving the collection and analysis of field data.​ 

  Modules

  • Theory, 3 credits
  • Field course, 4.5 credits

  Teaching format

  Please note that the field course involves long hikes and work during sometimes difficult mountain weather conditions.

  The course include teaching in the field, which entail additional cost for the student.

  Assessment

  For details see syllabus.

  Examiner

  Arjen Stroeven

• Contact

  Student office (Registration)
  Kerstin Hörnby
  E-mail: kerstin.hornby@natgeo.su.se

  Study counsellor
  Elisabeth Sturesson
  E-mail: elisabeth.sturesson@natgeo.su.se

  Course responsible
  Arjen Stroeven
  E-mail: arjen.stroeven@natgeo.su.se