Physical Geography Seminar

The course studies central themes in physical geography research theory and method. The main theme varies from year to year, depending on the Department’s current research activities and prevalent theoretical issues. Students write a review of articles based on an in-depth study (10–15 scientific articles) of one of the main themes of the course. Tuition is mainly in the form of seminars, where students present scientific articles for discussion, together with their review of the articles. The article review is submitted and awarded a grade.

Learning objectives: The course aims to give greater insight into research theory and method in physical geography.


Skills: The candidate will be able to critically review scientific articles within the selected field, to pinpoint its, relevance, strengths and weeknesses.

General competence: The candidate has a critical approach to professional communication.

8 hours lectures, 8 hours seminars, obligatory.
Please note that the course may be cancelled due to the teaching capacity at the Department of Geography or if less than 5 students register for the course. Check www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for updated information.