Quaternary Development and Paleoclimate
About
The aim of the course is to provide in-depth historical and interdisciplinary knowledge of climate development of the evolution of climate and knowledge of Quaternary geology.
The course consists of two modules:
Module 1, Theory:
Focus on in-depth knowledge of past climate change and underlying mechanisms.
Critical review of indicators used to interpret and understand climate and focus on periods of past climate, e.g. the Bølling Warm Period, the Younger Dry Period, 8.2 ka and the Medieval/Little Ice Age (MCA/LIA) transition. Societal changes during the Holocene.
Module 2, Group assignment:
The students will work in groups on plaeoclimate data for analysis. The results will be presenter orally at a seminar and in a written report.
The course is part of the Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.
Teaching
The teaching consist of:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Exercises
- Computer exercises
- Reports
- Presentations
Language of instruction: English
This course is open to
Exchange students at the Faculty of Science and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.
Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires 120 credits of completed courses in the main subject Earth Sciences, of which at least 75% with the grade Pass. Students with equivalent qualifications may be admitted to the course after review and approval.
English proficiency
Incoming students should have an English level equivalent of B2 or higher as courses and materials, including presentations and exams, will be in English.
To assess your English level, you can use the self-assessment grid for reference: https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference
Application
Do you want to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg?