3302.10 - Physical Geography

3302.10

Physical Geography

7.5

introThe course introduces basic concepts of physical geography and the dynamic interactions among climate, landforms and materials of the Earth’s land surface and seafloor in relation to environmental change, and with special reference to the physical geography of the Faroe Islands.

Planet Earth and energy balance. Atmosphere and climates. Materials and processes of the Earth’s surface and interior. Water and water balance. Glaciation. Biogeographical processes, soils and sediments. Geology. Geohazards. The landforms, climate and surface processes of the Faroe Islands region.

Lectures and exercises. A field excursion in the Faroe Islands and field excursion report.

4 hour written examination with helping material, counts 75% of the final grade. A free format assignment, counts 25% of the final grade. The existing grade scale will be used.

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