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GEO1010 - Physical geography

Course content

Physical Geography focuses on the landscapes on Planet Earth, and the geomorphological processes responsible for these. The spatial distribution of past and present geomorphological processes in different climatic and vegetational zones is reviewed, as are the main controls exercised by geology and climate on landscape development. The effects of climatic change, past and present, are given special attention. The course covers all regions of Planet Earth, but with special emphasis on the physical geography and landforms within the Nordic region and the effects of past glaciations. By this the student will be acquainted with the main types of characteristic landscapes for planet Earth and on a more detailed level with within the Nordic region.

Learning outcomes

You will obtain basic knowledge on planet Earths physical surface environment and landforms, and characteristic landforms.

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.

Overlap

10 credits against GEO1021 - Naturgeografi. 9 credits against GG112.

Teaching

Lectures, exercises (6 hours each week) and obligatory excursion at the beginning of the semester.

General information about excursions at the Department of geosciences

Exam information

One written field report from the excursion (counts ca 20%) and one semester report (written + oral presentation) in late October (counts ca 20%). Both must be passed.
Final written exam (3 hours) (counts ca 60%).

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 .

Tilsynssensor: 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.

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