Glaciology
We treat the processes that govern the dynamics of glaciers and ice sheets in time and space.
These are important because they are intimately interacting with the climate of the Earth, consitute natural archives for climate variability and are among the primary indicators for climate change. The coupling between climate and glacier dynamics is very complex and embodies both direct and indirect couplings as well as delays. In the course we lay the foundations to understand these complex interactions.
The course is part (elective course) of the Master's Programme in Polar Landscapes and Quaternary Climate, but can also be read as a separate course.
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Course structure
The course covers processes that control the dynamics of glaciers and ice sheets in time and space. More specifically, the course aims to examine
- Mass balance of glaciers and ice sheets, and especially their relation to climate
- Ice mechanical processes and their importance for glacier and ice sheet dynamics
- Glacial processes, especially in relation to landscape development
- Ice sheet growth and change over time
- Glacial hydrology
Teaching format
Instruction consists of lectures, seminars and exercises.
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.
Read more about the rules and regulations here: Governing documents relating to education.
Examiner
Nina Kirchner
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Schedule
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. -
Course reports
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Contact
Registration is normally done at the beginning of each semester.
Course responsible
Nina Kirchner
E-mail: nina.kirchner@su.seStudy counsellor, student office and other contacts
