Syllabus for Project Work in Geophysics

Projektarbete i geofysik

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

  • 15 credits
  • Course code: 1GE034
  • Education cycle: Second cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F, Earth Science A1F

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G)
  • Established: 2012-03-08
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Spring 2012
  • Entry requirements:

    120 credits including 30 credits in geophysics at Master's level. Admission requires a project plan accepted by the department.

  • Responsible department: Department of Earth Sciences

Learning outcomes

The student should be able to:

  • combine the knowledge from various areas of geophysics in order to construct and evaluate experimental measurements and/or theoretical calculations/simulations.
  • report on the results in written and oral form.

Content

The content is defined together with the program coordinator and program advisor to promote further studies within a particular specialisation of the Master programme in Physics.

Instruction

Self studies and a project work.

Assessment

Written and oral examination of the project.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

The reading list is missing. For further information, please contact the responsible department.