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The earth as a celestial body is first introduced in terms of its interior and exterior structure and development. Tectonics, plutonism, and vulcanism in relation to plate tectonics are presented. Regional geology is studied with a focus on Sweden and on dating methods and the geological time scale. Also included are basic oceanographic concepts and facts such as the chemical and physical properties of sea water, the circulation of water, mixture of water, and waves and tides.

In the fields of meteorology and climatology, students are introduced to atmospheric properties and processes. The module covers synoptic meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, global circulation, and the main climate zones. The module also covers local climates, microclimate, climate change, and related environmental issues.

The module treats the various landscape and landshape formation processes throughout history, processes which have resulted from crumbling, mass movement, and fluvial, littorial, glacial and eolic effects. The focus is on the development of the Scandinavian landscape, its soil types, and related land shapes. The module covers soil types as a natural resource as well as relevant technical applications. The cycle of water, land, surface and ground water are included.

GIS applications in the various areas above are described concurrently with the respective area treated. The course concludes with a minor project involving physical geographical data collected.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Engineering: Surveying Technology and Geographical IT (studied during year 2)
• Programme in Surveying and Mapping (studied during year 2)