Environmental geology, case study
Summary
The course provides practical application of environmental geological knowledge through a case study of environmental geological issues.
Excursion and laboratory sessions are also part of the the course content.
About
The course provides practical training in environmental geological knowledge through a case study of current societal and environmental geological issues.
The course also covers:
- Small-scale systems where soil and sediment properties is characterised in relation to environmental processes.
- Large-scale systems where conditions and trends in different environments are compared.
The course is part of the Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.
Teaching
The teaching consists of:
- excursion
- lectures
- laboratory sessions
- exercises
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
120 credits in the main field of Sciences of which at least 30 credits must be in the main area Earth System Sciences. Students with comparable qualifications may, after evaluation, be admitted to the course.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
If you study Earth Science, you have good career opportunities both in Sweden and abroad. You can choose to work in industry, as a consultant, project manager or in public administration.
Our former students work, for example, with natural resource management, environmental issues and urban planning, you also have great opportunities to focus on the particular area you are interested in.
Exchange opportunities
If you are studying Earth Science at the University of Gothenburg, there are good opportunities for exchange studies during your studies. This is often seen as a good asset when applying for jobs, as many jobs require international collaboration. We have over 100 agreements within Erasmus and other exchange programs with universities around the world, both within and outside Europe.
