Course content

The course gives knowledge of glacier mass balance, dynamics, hydrology and temperature conditions,and the interaction between glaciers and climate. The course discusses the glacial processes responsible for glacial landformes, and the development of glacial landscapes.

Learning outcome

Skills: The candidate will be able understand quaternary geology maps, and to carry out basic landform mapping and interpretation based on aerial photos.

Learning objectives:
The course aims to provide knowledge of glaciers, and how different types of glaciers have shaped the Norwegian landscape.

General competenc: The candidate can work independently, critical and analytical with central questions, and can communicate knowledge on glaciers and glacial processes.

Learning methods and activities

18 hours lectures.
Teaching will only be given if a sufficent number of students register for the course and if the Department has sufficent teaching resources. See www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for the most recent information on the courses not offered. Information will be made available no later than 10 January in the Spring semster and 10 August in the Autumn semester.

Compulsory assignments

• Semester assignment

Recommended previous knowledge

GEOG1005 Earth`s Natural Environment.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions