Geology and hydrology
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The course evaluation is open between 2024-10-24 and 2024-11-14
Additional course evaluations for MV0226
Academic year 2023/2024
Geology and hydrology (MV0226-10421)
2023-08-28 - 2023-10-30
Academic year 2022/2023
Geology and hydrology (MV0226-10339)
2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
MV0226 Geology and hydrology, 7.5 Credits
Geologi och hydrologiSubjects
Environmental Science Soil Science Soil science Environmental scienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Geology | 3.0 | 0102 |
Hydrology | 3.0 | 0103 |
Exercises and excursion | 1.5 | 0104 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to general entry requirements and specific entry requirements according to field-specific entry requirements A11 that includes Biology 2, Physics 1a, Physics 1b1+1b2, Chemistry 2 or Mathematics 4.Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide an overall understanding of the geological conditions and processes that shape the landscape, as well as knowledge of the presence and circulation of water in the landscape. After completing the course, the student should be able to:
account for the geological structure and development of the landscape
describe the presence and circulation of water in the landscape
describe basic concepts and processes in geology and hydrology
identify the most common soils, minerals and rocks in Sweden
perform basic hydrological calculations
Content
The course consists of lectures, exercises and excursions that deal with:
the structure and history of the Earth, plate tectonics and processes that form the bedrock
the role of geological processes in the cycling of elements and climatic trends in the Earth’s history
composition and properties of the most common rocks and their minerals
glaciations and their effect on the landscape
glacial melting, post-glacial sea-level changes and their effects on the distribution of soil types in the landscape
erosion processes and their sculpturing of the landscape
soil types and the effect of soil texture on fundamental soil properties
the hydrological cycle and water balance
groundwater formation in the landscape
presence, binding and movement of water and nutrients in the landscape
water as a resource and human impact on water balance and water quality
On excursions, natural environments are visited to increase the students’ knowledge of geological and hydrological conditions. Excursions, and certain exercises are mandatroy.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed exams
Approved participation in field trips, exercises and other compulsory components
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
The course is run on part time in parallel with the course BI1427 Introductory course - biology and environmental science or LB0125 Introductory course – Crop production. In connection with study tours, a fee for the course participants is added to finance part of the cost for travel and living.Responsible department
Department of Aquatic Science and Assessment
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Litterature list
Litteraturlista för MV0226, Geologi och hydrologi
Geologi, tre kompendier av Karl-Erik Perhans
- Exogena processer och landformer. Vittring, sluttningsprocesser, flodverksamhet, kustprocesser, vindverksamhet. 2004.
- Endogena processer och landformer. 2003.
- Istidens landskap. Jordarter och terrängformer. 2002.
Hydrologi
- Kompendium i hydrologi
- Vattnets väg från regn till bäck (kapitel 8)
Grip, H. & Rodhe, A. 1991
Hallgren & Fallgren, Uppsala
Boken finns fritt tillgänglig på internet. Du kan nå den genom att klicka på titeln i Canvas/Litteratur.
Kompendier i Geologi och Hydrologi finns att köpa i Ulls hus i samband med kursstart
Föreläsnings- och övningsmaterial
Kommer finnas tillgängligt på Canvas
Exkursionsguide
Delas ut under kursens gång.