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Syllabus:

Arctic Science A, 4.5 credits

Swedish name: Arktisk vetenskap A
This syllabus is valid: 2010-05-31 valid to 2010-08-29 (newer version of the syllabus exists)
Course code: 5FY105
Credit points: 4.5
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Physics: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics

Contents

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.

Required Knowledge

Univ: Basic eligibility and a major in physics at high school level or equivalent.

Literature

Valid from: 2010 week 22

Libbrecht Kenneth George
Ken Libbrecht's field guide to snowflakes
St. Paul, Minn. : Voyageur ;a Enfield :b Publishers Group UK [distributor] : 2006 : 112 p. :
ISBN: 0-7603-2645-2 (hbk.)
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