Emne - Istidenes spor og klimaets utvikling: Fra Pliocen til Antropocen - GEOG3529
GEOG3529 - Istidenes spor og klimaets utvikling: Fra Pliocen til Antropocen
Om emnet
Nytt fra studieåret 2020/2021
Vurderingsordning
Vurderingsordning: Oppgave og skriftlig eksamen
Karakter: Bokstavkarakterer
| Vurdering | Vekting | Varighet | Delkarakter | Hjelpemidler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hjemmeeksamen | 60/100 | 4 timer | ||
| Oppgave | 40/100 |
Faglig innhold
This course looks at the long-term evolution of the climate system through the prism of waxing and waning continental ice sheets and glaciers. Specifically, the students will be introduced to the realm of the Earth's inner and outer forces that drive changes in glacial and climate systems and how they affect and develop the Earth's surface (landscapes) through time. The course will highlight the links between changes in the Earths orbit, evolution of the ocean and atmosphere, inception and termination of glacial periods as well as crustal uplift and subsidence due to glacial isostasy and sea level changes. The mutually beneficial relationship between field-based investigations and modelling in current research topics in glaciology will be demonstrated in lectures, during the fieldwork and by means of practical exercises.
Læringsutbytte
By the end of the course, students will:
- be able to communicate knowledge about the processes driving climate evolution and glacial change to both specialists and to the general public.
- demonstrate competence in describing and applying a wide variety of empirical data to diverse research problems in glaciological and geomorphological research;
- be able to use these data to formulate scientific hypotheses and test them with simple numerical models and field investigations;
- have an understanding of basic empirical modelling principles and model limitations.
Skills:
By the end of the course, students will:
- have basic experience with measurements of glacier geometries using ground penetrating radar and drones during the glaciological fieldwork in the Scandinavian mountains;
- be able to perform basic statistical analyses on field and meteorological data using MatLab;
- be able to apply simple models to explore underlying principles and processes in the glacial systems.
General competence:
By the end of the course, students will:
- have advanced presentation skills, improved ability to read and write scientific articles, and deeper understanding of the peer-review process.
- have experience with the preparation of a glaciological fieldwork, field data collection and model-based data interpretation.
- demonstrate independent, critical thinking and be able to apply their knowledge to the current research problems in glaciology and glacial geomorphology.
Læringsformer og aktiviteter
Lectures up to 20 hours.
Practical exercises: computer labs x 4 (8 hours).
Glaciological fieldwork.
Student seminars (4 hours).
The compulsory assignment and the exam must be completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the lecturer responsible for the course.
Obligatoriske aktiviteter
- Obligatorisk oppmøte på feltkurs forberedelser og forelesninger, feltkurs og etterarbeid.
Mer om vurdering
The examination consists of two parts, a 4 hour written examination (worth 60% of the final grade) and practical assignments (worth 40% of the final grade). All parts of the exam have to be submitted and graded E or better in order to pass the course.
It is possible to retake parts of the exam. The written examination is offered both semesters. The assignment can only be taken in the semester the course is taught. Candidates wishing to retake the assignment part of the exam must register for classes and examination.
Please note that mandatory activities and lectures may start prior to the registration deadline.
Spesielle vilkår
Begrenset opptak til undervisning. For nærmere opplysninger: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Opptak+til+adgangsbegrensede+emner
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GEOG1014 Earth's Natural Environment
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Forkunnskapskrav
Bachelor's degree, preferable within the discipline of geography. Other relevant qualification can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography.
Ingen
Versjon: 1
Studiepoeng:
7.5 SP
Studienivå: Høyere grads nivå
Termin nr.: 1
Undervises: VÅR 2021
Spesiell frist for melding til undervisning: 01.12.2020
Undervisningsspråk: Engelsk
Sted: Trondheim
- Geografi
Eksamensinfo
Vurderingsordning: Oppgave og skriftlig eksamen
- Termin Statuskode Vurdering Vekting Hjelpemidler Dato Tid Eksamens- system Rom *
- Vår ORD Oppgave 40/100
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Rom Bygning Antall kandidater -
Vår
ORD
Hjemme-eksamen (1)
60/100
Utlevering
19.05.2021Innlevering
19.05.2021
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Rom Bygning Antall kandidater
- * Skriftlig eksamen plasseres på rom 3 dager før eksamensdato. Hvis mer enn ett rom er oppgitt, finner du ditt rom på Studentweb.
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.
For mer info om oppmelding til og gjennomføring av eksamen, se "Innsida - Eksamen"