Glaciology and Glacial Processes
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GE141
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1GE141
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 26 April 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits with Earth Science - Planet Earth 30 credits and Rocks and Quaternary Deposits 10 credits.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student will be able to
- explain the basic physical principles in glaciology and glacial geology
- assess the impact of climate on glacier mass balance, movement and extent through indirect and direct feedback mechanisms
- draw conclusions about how today's glaciers in various regions are affected and will be affected by climate variability and its impact on future sea level changes
- apply glaciological hypotheses on the intreaction with the geosphere and the processes that form a glacial landscape and draw conclusions about ancient ice sheets and glacier properties from glacial geomorphology
- explain and examine glaciological methods used in research today
Content
The course will review different topics within glaciology and glacial geology, such as: glacial mechanics, climatology and glacial mass balance, thermodynamics, glacial hydrology and glacial meteorology; external and internal feedback mechanisms between glaciers and the climate; the effects of climate change and sea-level changes; ice cores as climate archives and climate history through the last glacial period; glacial landforms and their associated processes, glaciological methods and current issues.
Instruction
The course is given in the form of lectures, seminars and computer exercises. Attendance in seminars and computer exercises is obligatory.
Assessment
The course is graded based on a written examination 5 credits and compulsory activities 5 credits .