Permafrost - Interactions with Ecosystems and Hydrology
Permafrost and periglacial processes – interactions with ecosystems, hydrology and the global carbon cycle in a changing climate.
A quarter of the land surface in the Northern hemisphere is underlain by permafrost, and soils sin the permafrost region store large amounts of organic carbon. During this course you will learn about how permafrost is impacted by climate change. The course focuses on how ecosystems, hydrology and the global carbon cycle might change under future warmer conditions, and discusses feedback mechanisms originating from thawing permafrost. You will also learn how permafrost is represented in modeling, with a special emphasis on permafrost hydrology, and about the field.
The course is part (elective course) of the Master's Programme in Polar Landscapes and Quaternary Climate and the Master's Programme in Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources, but can also be read as a separate course.
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Course structure
Teaching format
Instruction consists of lectures, seminars and exercises.
Assessment
For details see syllabus.
Plagiarism and regulations for disciplinary matters
As a student you must be conscientious about clearly accounting for the material used in the texts that are submitted for examination. To use another person’s expressions or ideas without stating the source is plagiarism. To translate and/or change some words in someone else’s text and present it as your own is also a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism is considered cheating and if discovered in an exam or paper, the exam or paper will be failed immediately and disciplinary measures may be taken.
Any student who is caught cheating or disrupting academic activities may be suspended from lectures and exams for a period of up to six months. The Vice Chancellor or the Disciplinary Council decide whether the student is to be subject to any disciplinary measures.
Read more about the rules and regulations here: Governing documents relating to education.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
We are several persons working with study administration and study counselling. Please contact the Student office for questions concerning course information, registration, schedule, literature lists and exams. If you have questions concerning credit transfer, admission, eligibility or need study advice please contact the Study counsellor.
Course responsible
Peter Kuhry
E-mailt: peter.kuhry@natgeo.su.seStudy counsellor, student office and other contacts
