Course - Ice Ages and Glacial Processes - GEOG1512
GEOG1512
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Ice Ages and Glacial Processes
Credits
7.5
Level
Intermediate course, level II
Course start
Spring 2011
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Examination arrangement
Written examination
About
About the course
Course content
There is special emphasis on how glaciers erode bedrock, deposit loose material and create landforms, as well as how different landforms reveal information about climate in the past.
Learning outcome
The course aims to provide knowledge of the development of the Norwegian physical landscape, with emphasis on the significance of climatic changes, ice ages and processes linked to glaciers.
Learning methods and activities
Teaching method and activities: 24 hours lectures, 4 hours seminars.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved essay
Recommended previous knowledge
GEOG1005- Global Physical Environment.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG2003 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Geography
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010
Written examination
Weighting
100/100
Date
2010-12-06
Time
09:00
Duration
4 timer
Place and room
Not specified yet.
Ordinary examination - Spring 2011
Written examination
Weighting
100/100
Date
2011-05-26
Time
09:00
Duration
4 timer
Place and room
Not specified yet.