Field Course in the Subarctic - Physical Geography and Ecology

The Field Course in the Subarctic - Physical Geography and Ecology aims to describe climate and landscape changes in the Subarctic, as well as the effects of climate change, Arctic mechanisms and vegetation patterns in the Scandinavian mountain range. 

The course consists of three modules:

1. Theory

This module aims to deepen your knowledge of the changes occurring in the Arctic, with a focus on the subarctic, and potential feedbacks to the global climate. The course covers a wide range of topics to provide a broad understanding of climate change in the subarctic, past and present:

• High-Latitude climates
• Arctic climate change and feedbacks
• Biogeochemical processes in the Arctic
• Glaciology
• Subarctic landscapes
• Vegetation

2. Field studies

The module includes a two week excursion. You will learn:

• about alpine vegetation zonation and plants characterizing alpine and arctic environments.
• to define characteristic landscape features.
• to acquire practical experience in methods used to interpret changes in the landscape and climate .

The field trip has extra costs for you as a student. If you are a programme student, you can apply for a scholarship from the Adlerbertska Foundations.

Read more about Adlerbert scholarships.

3. Group project

Group project within the fields of Physical Geography and Ecology. The projects build on data collected during the excursion. Results will be presented orally and in writing.
The course is part of the Bachelor’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.

Teaching

The teaching consists of: 

• excursion
• lectures
• mandatory lab work
• mandatory seminars
• group project
• presentations

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.