Master Thesis in Atmospheric Science with orientation towards Earth Sciences

The course includes 60 credits at master's level.

The course is part of the following programme:

N2ACE Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems, Master's Programme

For admission to the course, the student must have completed Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences recognized by N2ACE Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems, Master's Programme as relevant to the programme, as well as completed the obligatory courses in the N2ACE Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems, Master's Programme: ES2613, GVN460, KEM171 and ES2618.

The course consists of a project work comprising 60 credits. The project consists of planning, data and material collection, processing and presentation of project work under supervision of a teacher. The work also includes literature reading that is required for the project.

On successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• show knowledge and understanding of environmental, geoscientific problems.

Competence and skills

• independently plan and carry out environmental, geoscientific studies as well as present results orally and written.
• independently search, choose and evaluate environmental, geoscientific information.
• use different types of environmental, geoscientific examination methods and analytical methods.
• demonstrate solid knowledge of project management and carry out assignments within given timeframes. 

Judgement and approach

• critically identify, formulate, analyse, evaluate and discuss environmental, geoscientific data and achieved results both orally and in writing.

The teaching includes supervision from a teacher, seminars, written and oral presentation.

The project work is presented in writing through a thesis that should be presented at a seminar.

Language of instruction: English

Moment 1: 25% of the work complete, and introduction seminar (oral presentation of the project plan - "kick-off" seminar), 15 credits: U/G

Moment 2: 50% of the work complete, 15 credits: U/G

Moment 3: Report - draft, 15 credits: U/G

Moment 4: Master Thesis in Atmospheric Science with orientation towards Earth Sciences, writte and oral presentation - final report, 15 credits: U/G/VG

If a student who has twice received a failing grade for the same examination component wishes to change examiner ahead of the next examination session, such a request should be made to the department in writing and should be approved unless there are special reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6 Section 22 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

If a student has received a recommendation from the University of Gothenburg for study support for students with disabilities, the examiner may, where it is compatible with the learning outcomes of the course and provided that no unreasonable resources are required, decide to allow the student to sit an adjusted exam or alternative form of assessment.

In the event that a course has ceased or undergone major changes, student are to be guaranteed at least three examination sessions (including the ordinary examination session) over a period of at least one year but no more than two years after the course has ceased/been changed. The same applies to internships and professional placements (VFU), although this is restricted to just one additional examination session.

The grading scale comprises: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U).

For the grade Pass (G) in the course as a wholem at least Pass (G) is required for all parts in the course. For the grade Pass with Distinction (VG), the grade Pass with Distinction (VG) is required on the oral and written report (final report).

The students are given the opportunity to make an anonymous written evaluation of the course.

The result of and possible changes to the course will be shared with the students who participated in the evaluation and students who are starting the course.