Earth Science Program, internet based distance learning study, is organised by the Department of Geological Sciences and the Department of Physical Geography. The course structure of this program differs from the on-site program in Earth Science.

The program begins (Year 1) with a broad introduction to Earth Science. This introduction begins with a course on Earth Science theory (Tellus I) and continues with a course covering those practical aspects of Earth Science which can be taught remotely (Tellus II). The introductory years ends with an intensive campus/field course (Tellus III) which covers those practical aspects of Earth Science which cannot be taught remotely. For Years 2 and 3, the student may choose from a range of courses offered by the two departments. Most of these courses are given entirely by distance. However, program students need to read an additional campus/field course (Field study in Earth Science) at the end of their second year of study. Some courses may have special admission requirements (see links to program courses). The program ends with individual project work (15–30 credits) at one of two departments.

General and specific admission requirements
Physics B, Chemistry B and Mathematics D or Physics 2, Chemistry 2 and Mathematics 4 (Field specific entry 13 or A13 with exception for Biology A+B or Biology 1+2).

Note: Our IT/Online courses are not available for exchange students

Course list/Click on the course for more information
Y	Term	Course
1		*Tellus I – Geology, 15 credits *Tellus I – Physical Geography, 15 credits (at NG)
		*Tellus II – Geology, 12.5 credits *Tellus II – Physical Geography, 12.5 credits (at NG)
		*Tellus III – Geology, 2.5 credits (on-site course) *Tellus III – Physical Geography, 2.5 credits (at NG)
2 & 3		Mineralogy – 7.5 credits
		Igneous Petrology – 7.5 credits
		Sediment Petrology – 7.5 credits
		Metamorphic Petrology – 7.5 credits
		Ore Forming Processes – 7.5 credits
		Organic geochemistry – 7.5 credits
		Structural Geology – 7.5 credits
		Geology of Sweden – 7.5 credits
		Marine Geophysics – 7.5 credits
		Marine Petrophysics – 7.5 credits
		Geochemistry – 7.5 credits
		*Field Study in Geoscience – 7.5 credits
		Tectonics – 7.5 credits
		Petrogenesis – 7.5 credits
		Critical Steps in the Evolution of Earth and life – 7.5 credits
		Paleoclimatology and the ocean system – 7.5 credits
		Climate Variability – 7.5 credits (at NG)
		Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – 7.5 credits (at NG)
		Cartography and Map Design – 15 credits (at NG)
		Geomorphological Processes (at NG)
		*Earth Science – Specialisation, (at NG) is mandatory for more information please contact krister.jansson@natgeo.su.se
		*Earth Science Degree Project 15 credits or 30 credits at IGV or Earth Science Degree Project at NG – 15/30 credits

Course in italics are either partly or entirely campus and field-based
*Required courses

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