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Arctic Science

  • Number of credits 4.5 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Spring Term 2025

About the course

Introduction to magnetospheric physics, auroral physics and observations, optical phenomena in polar regions, mother of pearl clouds, introduction to snow and ice-related phenomena, the climate's impact on the arctic environment. The course also includes a presentation of the scientific research activities in the Kiruna area and a number of visits. There will be a number of theoretical problems to solve; an experimental part and a project are also included.



The course will include a 4-day meeting in Kiruna in February.

Syllabus

Application and eligibility

Arctic Science, 4.5 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Spring Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

20 January 2025

Ends

16 March 2025

Study location

Kiruna

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 33%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements and Physics 2

Selection

Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.

Application code

UMU-A5337

Application

This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive. The online application opens 26 August 2024 at 08:00 CET.

Contact us

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Course is given by
The Department of Physics
Contactperson for the course is:
Carol Norberg