Paleoclimatology

About this programme

This course studies the interaction between the oceans, terrestrial environments and the global climate over geological timescales, with a focus on dating and the use of proxy variables for reconstruction of past environmental conditions in the oceans. An overarching goal is to provide insights about the scientific process. The course is taught in a problem based format and students work both individually and in groups on a multi-proxy dataset. a. Knowledge assessment and examination are in the form of written and oral examinations. b. Grades will be set according to a seven-point scale related to the learning objectives of the course: A = ExcellentB = Very goodC = GoodD = SatisfactoryE = AdequateFx = Fail, some additional work requiredF = Fail, much additional work required d. In order to pass the course, students must receive the minimum passing grade E on all course units andparticipate in all mandatory instruction. e. Students who receive a failing grade on a regular examination are allowed to retake the examination as longas the course is still provided. The number of examination opportunities is not limited. Other mandatorycourse elements are equated with examinations. A student who has received a passing grade on anexamination may not retake the examination to attain a higher grade. A student who has failed the sameexamination twice is entitled to have another examiner appointed, unless there are special reasons to thecontrary. Such requests should be made to the department board.