The Sea, Introductory Course

About this programme

The course offers an introduction to different circulation patterns, sediment types, environments and organisms in the World oceans and seas. Included is a field trip with Stockholm University's Research Vessel (RV) Electra to demonstrate geophysical mapping as well geologic (sediment) and oceanographic (water) sampling. Since this field trip will take place in the Baltic Sea, a deeper insight into the oceanographic, sedimentological and ecological conditions in the Baltic Sea will be provided during the course. Is based on a written/oral assessment at the end of the course. Assessment criteria are: A = Excellent B = Very good C = Good D = Satisfactory E = Sufficient Fx = Insufficient F = Entirely insufficient The assessment criteria will be outlined at the start of the course. To pass the course, a minimum grade E is necessary. Course evaluations allow the possibility to affect and take responsibility for your own learning and gives important information for our work with pedagogical development. It's important that all students complete the course evaluations after each course, it gives the Department the opportunity to improve the courses' quality. The course evaluation is composed of a number of questions and specific questions for each course. If you, as a student, want to contribute with more course specific questions you may send them to studies@geo.su.se . If you haven't received the course evaluation for your finished course, or if you have other questions regarding course evaluations at IGV please contact studies@geo.su.se .