Entry requirements

120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science, or (2) 90 credits in technology or physics and 30 credits in earth science or Environmental Science. Geomorphology and Surface Processes, 10 credits, or Glaciology and Glacial Landscape Processes, 15 credits, or Hydrological Processes, 15 credits.

Learning outcomes

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

• Describe the current research front in physical geography and hydrology, based on a review of recent scientific literature.
• Critically analyse the conclusions of recent scientific publications in physical geography and hydrology
• Summarise the findings of scientific publications by applying the scientific process and critical thinking

Content

The course addresses current and important research in physical geography and hydrology through literature studies and seminars. Some of the research is reviewed by the entire class, while some is reviewed by smaller groups based on the students' specialisation. Documentation of scientific results. Scientific publication and peer review. Issues with plagiarism.

Instruction

Seminars

Assessment

Participation in seminars (2 credits) and the written and oral presentation of liturature studies (3 credits).

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.