Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Summary
The course Sedimentology and Stratigraphy explores depositional environments, sedementological processes with a scientific approach.
Excursion to a destination within Scandinavia gives you the opportunity to use and develop your skills in the field.
About
The course Sedimentology and Stratigraphy provides basic knowledge of sedimentology and sediementological proscesses. You will also learn about different depositional environments, e.g. delta, floodplain, reef etc, plan and carry out fieldwork and laboratory sessions.
The course takes a scientific approach to geoscientific problems in order to increase your understanding of sedimentology and stratigraphy and relevant methods for further studies in geology.
The course includes excursion within Scandinavia. The excursion lasts for one week and there will be fieldwork everyday during the week.
The course is part of the Bachelor’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.
Teaching
The teaching includes:
- lectures
- seminars
- laboratory exercises
- field exercises.
Language of instruction: English.
The teaching is carried out by dedicated teachers who are researchers in the field. The course has a strong research and labour market connection, which you as a student will benefit from.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
For admission to the course, at least 60 credits in the main field of Earth Sciences or Marine Science is required. Students with equivalent education can, after review and approval, be given access 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.
Facilities
The Department of Earth Sciences' premises are located in central Gothenburg on Campus Medicinareberget. We are located in the Natrium building, which was inaugurated in 2023 and has state-of-the-art labs and lecture halls. Natrium brings together students and researchers in the Natural Science fields of Biology, Molecular biology, Chemistry, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences and Conservation.
More information about facilities
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.
