Entry requirements

Rocks and Quaternary Deposits 15 credits

Learning outcomes

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

• describe our natural environment from the lithosphere to the atmosphere from a geochemical perspective
• identify human impacts on the environment; on land, water and air
• identify and categorise natural and induced hazards
• define different natural resources and assess environmental impacts of resource use
• demonstrate how hazardous waste should be managed in a geoscientific context
• demonstrate the link between the environment and health
• plan and implement the evaluation of environmental engineering soil and water studies with a particular focus on contaminated land
• to describe and communicate selected geoscientific problems related to resources and the environment in writing, independently and in groups

Content

The course gives basic knowledge on the geochemical factors that affect our planet and the environment, in particular the interaction of elements between air, water and sediment. Emphasis is placed on issues concerning our natural resources, both in terms of raw materials and energy. In this context, factors that affect the human impact on our environment, such as global warming and different types of anthropogenic pollutants and how they are addressed are highlighted. Issues related to natural factors such as volcanism and earthquakes are also raised. Students will also learn how to address appropriate geoscientific questions with regards to resources and the environment, both in writing and orally. Environmental law.

The course includes subject-integrated communication training with feedback and self-assessment.

Instruction

Lectures, practicals and study visits.

Assessment

Written examination 5 credits, moreover, the compulsory parts corresponding to 5 credits must also be approved.

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 section on environmental law is only given in Swedish and non Swedish speaking students will be given an alternative task.