Glaciers and High Mountain Environments
The course deals with those geomorphological processes and landforms that are typical of the high mountain environment. You will also learn about glacier dynamics and climate and glacier variations. The course is a summer course with a field component at the Tarfala Research Station, Kebnekaise.
The course consists of two parts during summer term 2022:
- Theory with letures, exercises, and reports (distance learning) from June 7 to June 24. This section additionally includes a reading of the course literature in preparation of the field component.
- A field component at the Tarfala Research Station, Kebnekaise (July 30 to August 9), with excursions, field exercises, and group projects involving the collection and analysis of field data.
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Course structure
Modules
- Theory, 3 credits
- Field course, 4.5 credits
Teaching format
Please note that the field course involves long hikes and work in challenging terrain and sometimes while experiencing difficult mountain weather conditions.
The course includes a field course component, which entails additional cost for the student (additional to travel costs).
Assessment
For details see syllabus.
Examiner
Arjen Stroeven
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Contact
Student office (Registration)
Kerstin Hörnby
E-mail: kerstin.hornby@natgeo.su.seStudy counsellor
Elisabeth Sturesson
E-mail: elisabeth.sturesson@natgeo.su.seCourse responsible
Arjen Stroeven
E-mail: arjen.stroeven@natgeo.su.se
