Dep. of Physical Geography and ecosystem science

Master ProgrammesSTARTING FALL 2015

5 PROGRAMMES

• Physical Geography and Ecosystems AnalysisHelena Eriksson

• Geomatics Helena Eriksson

• Atmospheric Science and Biogeochemical CyclesHarry Lankreijer

• Geo-information Science and Earth Observation and Management (GEM)

Petter Pilesjö

• Geographical Information Systems (iGEON)David Tenenbaum

REQUIREMENTS (to start)

Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis:A scientific first level degree comprising at least 180 higher education credits in physical geography, geology, geoscience, biology/ecology, physics, agronomy, forestry, environmental science or the equivalent, or a foreign degree with an equivalent/similar specialisation. English 6/English Course B.

Geomatics: A first-cycle degree in Science or Engineering of at least 180 higher education credits is required. Examples of relevant scientific first-cycle degrees are Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography, Mathematics or Computer Science. From technical colleges, specialisations in land surveying, community planning, civil engineering, ecosystems analysis or similar are relevant. English 6/English Course B.

ABS: A scientific first level degree in Physical Geography or Physics or the equivalent, comprising at least 180 higher education credits, is required for admission to the programme. There are specific admission requirements for individual courses on the programme. English 6/English Course B.

No Bachelor degree yet?

• Courses at Master level (advanced courses) as ”stand alone” courses (req. 90 credits)

• Why?

• BE AWARE!!! No guarantee that you will be admitted to courses

• Tell your study advisor if you plan to do this!

REQUIREMENTS (to graduate)

General

• The Bachelor’s degree

• Courses corresponding to 120 credits

• At least 45 credits of advanced courses within the relevant subject

• No more than 30 credits at basic level

• Specific courses that are required for each programme

Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis

Climate Change and its impact on the environment NGEN01

Ecosystem Modeling NGEN02

Global Ecosystem Dynamics NGEN03

Ecosystem Hydrology NGEN10

or Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08

Greenhouse Gases and the Carbon Cycle NGEN04

Master Thesis Project

Optional

Year 1

Year 2

• Focus: broad or specialised - many options

• Main subjects: Environmental and Climate Science, Ecosystems Analysis, Biogeophysics, Methods in Environmental Analysis, GIS and Remote Sensing, Geomorphology...

Alternative

Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis

Climate Change and its impact on the environment NGEN01

Ecosystem Modeling NGEN02

Global Ecosystem Dynamics NGEN03

Ecosystem Hydrology NGEN10

Greenhouse Gases and the Carbon Cycle NGEN04

Master Thesis Project

Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08

Master Thesis project

Year 1

Year 2

• Alternative in order to take both Ecosystem Hydrology and Satellite Remote Sensing courses

Geomatics

Geographical information systems NGEA11

Geographical information systems NGEA12

Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08

Master Thesis Project NGEM01

Internet GIS NGEN07and Algorithms in GIS NGEN06

Year 1

Year 2

• Main focus: GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, storage of data (spatial database technology), treatment of data (fundamental algorithms), distribution of data (web services), visualization...

• Specific course requirements

Alternative

Spatial Analysis NGEN11 and

Geographical Databases NGEN12

Programming for applications in geomatics, physical geography and ecosystem science, NGEN13

Geomatics

Programming for applications in geomatics, physical geography and ecosystem science, NGEN13

Spatial Analysis NGEN11 and Geographical Databases NGEN12

Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08

Master Thesis Project

Optional

Year 1

Year 2

• Alternative for those who already studied GIS corresponding to 30 credits

• Specific course requirements

Internet GIS NGEN07 and Algorithms in GIS NGEN06

Optional

Atmospheric Sciences and Biogeochemical Cycles

Climate Change and its impact on the environment NGEN01

Ecosystem Modeling NGEN02

Global Ecosystem Dynamics NGEN03

Ecosystem Hydrology NGEN10

or Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08

Greenhouse Gases and the Carbon Cycle NGEN04

Master Thesis Project

Optional

Year 1

Year 2

• Focus: Specialised – research oriented

• Main subjects: depend on specialisation

Change of plans?

What if you wish to quit half way through?

One-year master possible within Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science

Requirements:

• 30 credits within the subject area

• Master thesis project in 30 credits