GEO9411 – Field Course in Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology/Geocryology

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

In this field course, topics related to cold climate geomorphology will be discussed together with advanced topics within geocryology (terrestrial glacier and permafrost). The place of the field course can vary, depending on actual running projects and external financing. During the fieldwork, the use of modern field instrumentation (geophysical exploration, temperature monitoring, mass balance measurements, terrestrial laser scanning, photogrammetry etc.) will be emphasized.

Learning outcome

After taking this course, you will

  • understand the geomorphological processes in cold environments and the most recent developments in cryospheric research
  • have an understanding of methods and results of recent scientific publications in cold climate geomorphology, and be able to discuss the methods and results
  • be able to plan and carry out field measurements
  • have experience with presentations of scientific reports in the subject area, and be able to summarize actual research in review essays

Admission to the course

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.

The course is offered on an irregular basis and is related to special activities at the Department of Geosciences. The number of study places will vary. Admission takes place after individual application. When more applications than available seats, a ranking of applicants will be based on:

  • Grades

Formal prerequisite knowledge

The course includes a compulsory field course and excursions. A health and safety course for safety in the field must be passed before you can go on these: