GEG2130 - Geomorphology of the Nordic countries
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Course content
This course describes the formation and development of the geomorphology of Norway, the Nordic countries and Svalbard from the tertiary to the present day. Focus is especially on the Quaternary glacial cycles and glacial and periglacial landforms. In addition, bedrock geomorphology, fluvial processes, formation and distribution of soils and sediments, climate variation since the last ice age and the effect of current climate changes on landscape processes.
Learning outcomes
To provide knowledge and understanding of the formation of the Nordic landscape, understanding of geomorphological processes, and the significance of climate on the development of landscapes.
Admission
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisites
In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
One of these:
- Mathematics R1
- Mathematics (S1+S2)
And and in addition one of these:
- Mathematics (R1+R2)
- Physics (1+2)
- Chemistry (1+2)
- Biology (1+2)
- Information technology (1+2)
- Geosciences (1+2)
- Technology and theories of research (1+2)
The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements.
Recommended prior knowledge
GEO1010 - Physical geography, GEO1020 - Geological processes and materials, GEO1030 - Winds, currents and climate, GEG2110 - Geomorphological processes.
Overlap
6 credits against GG227.
Teaching
Lectures/courses 4 hours a week. Excursion, 10-12 days. Compulsory assignments.
General information about excursions at the Department of geosciences
Exam information
Two field reports, written with oral hearing, (each ca. 20%) which both must be passed, final written 3-hour individual exam (ca. 60%).All part exams must be passed separately in order to pass the course.
Assessment and grading
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .
External auditor: Ivar Berthling
An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.
Explanations and appeals
Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals
Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .
Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes
A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.
Exam options for students with special needs
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Contact us
Department of Geosciences
Visiting address:
Geology building, Sem Sælands vei 1
Visiting hours:
Tuesday-friday 12:00 -14:30
Postal address:
P.O. Box 1047, Blindern
NO-0316 Oslo
Fax: +47 22 85 42 15
E-mail: studieinfo@geo.uio.no
Web: http://www.mn.uio.no/geo/english/