Glaciers and Glacial Landscapes

The course provides knowledge of glacier mass balance, dynamics, hydrology and temperature conditions,and the interaction between glaciers and climate. The course discusses the glacial processes responsible for glacial landformes, and the development of glacial landscapes.

Skills: The candidate will be able understand quaternary geology maps, and to carry out basic landform mapping and interpretation based on aerial photos.
Learning objectives:
The course aims to provide knowledge of glaciers, and how different types of glaciers have shaped the Norwegian landscape.
General competence: The candidate can work independently, critical and analytical with central questions, and can communicate knowledge on glaciers and glacial processes.

18 hours lectures, 6 hours seminar.
Teaching will only be given if a sufficient number of students register for the course and if the Department has sufficient teaching resources. See www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for the most recent information on the courses not offered. Information will be made available no later than 10 January in the spring semester and 10 August in the autumn semester.