Climate Change Throughout Earth's History, 15 ECTS

Second level

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Study pace 50%
Study time Daytime
Study form Distance
Language English
Special eligibility requirements
Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor Degree in Science or within a Techical field, including 30 ECTS credits in Geoscience. Swedish upper secondary school course English B/English 6 or equivalent.

Description

The Earth’s climate has varied on different timescales between greenhouse and icehouse extremes. This course examines the development of the Earth’s climate over the last 4.6 billion years looking at possible drivers of climate change as well as t…

The Earth’s climate has varied on different timescales between greenhouse and icehouse extremes. This course examines the development of the Earth’s climate over the last 4.6 billion years looking at possible drivers of climate change as well as the climate progression occurring over the last few million years towards pre-industrial climate conditions. The course has an open start and you can read the course at your own pace. Re-exams may be held on campus.

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Area of interests: Science and Mathematics

Science and mathematics help us understand how the world around us is connected – from the origin and structure of the universe, to the development and function of humanity and all other organisms on earth. Scientific knowledge makes it possible …

Science and mathematics help us understand how the world around us is connected – from the origin and structure of the universe, to the development and function of humanity and all other organisms on earth. Scientific knowledge makes it possible to critically examine the credibility of information in different areas of everyday life, society, and the media. As a scientist or mathematician, you will be attractive on a large job market that covers all parts of society and includes everything from pure technology companies to environment and healthcare, as well as research.

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Subject

Earth Sciences

Earth Sciences