Methods used in physical geography and quaternary geology are constantly changing, and new technology is providing better and more advanced tools for quantifying geomorphic processes and sediments on the Earth¿s surface. The objectives of this course are to give an introduction to different methods used for conducting research projects in physical geography, and to enable students to meet the practical challenges associated with field- and/or laboratory-based research.
The course aims to give the student an introduction on how to collect geological samples in the field (lake sediments, soil samples etc.), and how to use different geophysical methods to quantify the Earth¿s surface (ground penetrating radar, LIDAR, CHIRP etc.). As part of the course the students will collect data in the field and subsequently analyse the samples in the sediment laboratory using key methods (magnetic methods, geochemical methods, physical sediment parameters, etc.). By combining key methodologies, the students will be able to understand and quantify sediments deposited by different geomorphological agents. The students will also get an introduction to different methods on how to process and visualise geographical information collected during field work (ground penetrating radar, bathymetric data etc), be introduced to key statistical methods, and shown how to organise and visualise quantitative data.
On completion of the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
Skills
The student
General competence
The student
Participation in seminars, field exercises with written report, and laboratory work with journal.
Compulsory requirements can only be taken once and are valid from the semester they have been taken and accepted.