The course covers the natural and anthropogenic processes that control the Earth's climate and climate variability over time.
The course covers:
- Theories of climate variability on different time scales
- Theories of the climate control mechanisms and feedback mechanisms
- Natural climate archives
- Human impact on climate
Course literature
Ruddiman, W.F. 2014: Earth’s Climate: Past and Future (3e uppl.). W.H. Freeman & Company, New York.
Registration
Lena Åkerblom
E-mail: lena.akerblom@natgeo.su.se
Course Responsible
Margareta Hansson
E-mail: margareta.hansson@natgeo.su.se
Language of instruction
English.
Duration
Autumn term 2019, IT-distance, Study tempo 25%.
Autumn term 2020, IT-distance, Study tempo 25%.
Requirements
Admission to the course requires knowledge equivalent to 30 ECTS credits in Earth sciences, or 60 ECTS credits in geography.
Application
Application period for autumn term: 15 March until 15 April.
• Applications are made via www.universityadmissions.se
Tuition fees only concern citizens outside the EU, EES and Switzerland.