Regional geology field course
Summary
In this course, you will learn about large-scale geological structures with a specific focus on Scandinavia. You will deepen your knowledge of the relationships between different rock units in the field and gain practical experience of field tools, such as sketch production, geological maps, and field measurements.
About
The course includes lectures on the geology of the Baltic Shield and comparative studies of the geology of other continents. You will go on several field trips, learn to summarize scientific literature in geology, and be trained to present your results in seminar format.
The course is part of the Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences and is also offered as a freestanding course.
Teaching
- lectures
- obligatory group work in the field
- seminars
- excursions
Language of instruction
English
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Admittance to the course requires at least 150 credits within the field of Earth Sciences including successful completion of a mineralogy course (GVG210 or its equivalent) and a petrology course (GVG270 or its equivalent).
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
If you study Earth Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, you can expect 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.
