International Field Course II

5 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV046

Code
1GV046
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Earth Science G2F
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (G)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 30 August 2018
Responsible department
Department of Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

60 credits in Earth Science including 1GV003 Rocks and Quaternary deposits 15 credits or equivalent qualifications

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • observe and document relationships in the field
  • discuss and argument for different interpretation based om field observations
  • discuss field relationships/observations in a professional manner
  • report the observations by writing, orally and by illustrations

Content

Field exercises, excursions, study visits. The course forms an element in the internationalisation of undergraduate education. Training in documentation in writing and illustration of field relationships.

Instruction

Teaching in groups in the field, excursions, seminars

Assessment

A written or verbal report is required following the instructions.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

The course could cause costs for travel and accommodation. If a student is not willing to participate an alternative education is offered.

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