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Field Study in Geoscience

The course begins with preparatory reading and exercises which are done at home and at your own pace during the summer. The course ends with a 7-day field study.

Geological formations on the shore of Lake Vättern
Geological formations on the shore of Lake Vättern. Photo by Alasdair Skelton

During the field study, we will learn how to use our geoscientific skills to unravel the climate of the past. We will be studying spectacular Neoproterozoic rocks and fossils on the shores of Lake Vättern and on Visingsö which are unique in Sweden. We will also explore how tectonic movements and glacial processes have shaped the spectacular landscape of this, one of the most picturesque parts of Sweden. Based on data collected during the field study, we will build a geological history of Lake Vättern from the Neoproterozoic to modern times.

Course period Summer 2025

Field trip to Vättern: 17–24 August 2025

  • Course structure

    Field trip to Vättern: 17–24 August 2025

  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

    The course literature consists of current scientific articles on the subject.

  • 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
    Course report = course leader's reflections about the review

  • Contact

     

     

     

     

    Elisabeth Däcker

    Administrativ studierektor

    elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se
    08-674 78 70

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    Elisabeth Däcker
    • Visiting address
    • S 316
    • Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
    Alasdair Skelton

    Professor of Geochemistry and petrology

    alasdair.skelton@geo.su.se
    08-16 47 50

    See profile page for Alasdair Skelton

    Alasdair Skelton
    • Visiting address
    • R 425
    • Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset

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