Environmental biogeochemistry, 15 Credits

Contents

The main objective of the course is to learn and practice terrestrial and aquatic field methods. The course deals with basic principles for planning and conducting geoecological investigations. During the course, a major field project will be conducted where a lake and its catchment are studied regarding soil properties, water chemistry and sedimentology. The results from the field project will be presented in a report and at a seminar.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course for the grade Pass (G) the student should be able to:

1 With a high degree of independence define, design and carry out a environmental biogeochemical survey
2 plan and implement environmental biogeochemical sampling requiring a scientific approach
3 perform and evaluate environmental biogeochemical analyzes relevant to the chosen problem
4 in collaboration with other students present a environmental biogeochemical study both orally and in writing
5 actively contribute with qualified scientific views within the environmental biogeochemical subject area and lead seminar discussions

After completing the course for the grade Pass with Distinction (VG) the student should be able to:

1 summarize, analyze and synthesize new environmental scientific research data in the context of the issues / topics discussed during the course
2 evaluate own data and conclusions in relation to international primaries (eg international scientific journals) in the subject
 

Required Knowledge

120 ECTS credits including 60 ECTS credits earth science/physical geography, or 60 ECTS credits in biology, chemistry or environmental science and 30 ECTS credits in earth science/physical geography, or equivalent knowledge.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT
(Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Form of instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, presentations and field trips. Seminars, presentations, labs and field trips are compulsory.

Examination modes

Examination of the course is in the form of seminars and three manuscripts. On the different examinations as well as on the whole course, one of the grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG) is given. For the grade VG on the whole course, the student needs to get VG on all examinations. Students who have failed in a test are entitled to undergo a new examination to obtain an approved grade (see university regulations). The examiner must not be re-examined for higher grades. In order to be approved throughout the course, all examinations and compulsory marks are required. The grade on the course is a summary assessment of the results of the examination's various parts and is only taken when all required marks are approved

assed with distinction. A student that has performed two test for a course or part of a course without getting the grade passed, has the right to get a new examiner appointed, if there are no particular reasons against it (HF 6 chapter 22§). The request for a new examiner is sent to the prefect for the department of ecology and environmental science. A student who has achieved a passed grade on an examination may not retake this examination in order to attampt to achieve a higer grade. To pass the whole course, all tests must be passed and compulsory parts performed. The grade on the course is a combined assessment of all the different parts of the examinations and is awarded when all compulsory parts are performed.
CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfers are always tried individually (See the universitys guidelines and credit-of-transfer-ordinance)