Earth I - Geology
The course gives an introduction to planet Earth’s various systems (geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere), Earth’s place in the universe, Earth’s internal structure, plate tectonics, minerals and rocks, natural catastrophes, natural resources, and the evolution of living organisms.
For more information see the course home page at:
www.tellus.geo.su.se
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Course structure
Exam is held on campus at Stockholm University, alternative at a Study center, Embassy or similar.
Assessment
Exam is held on campus at Stockholm University, alternative at a Study center, Embassy or similar.
Is based on a written/oral assessment at the end of the course. Assessment criteria are:
A = Excellent
B = Very good
C = Good
D = Satisfactory
E = Sufficient
Fx = Insufficient
F = Entirely insufficientThe assessment criteria will be outlined at the start of the course. To pass the course, a minimum grade E is necessary.
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Marshak, S., 2022
Earth: Portrait of a Planet – 7th ed or earlier
International Student Edition
W.W. Norton & Co Inc
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Course reports
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.
Course evaluation = student's review of the course
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Contact
Christophe DuprazAssociate professor of Geomicrobiology
- Visiting address
- R 323
- Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
Alasdair SkeltonProfessor of Geochemistry and petrology
- Visiting address
- R 425
- Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
