Slope Systems

The course teaches processes and process systems that contribute to material transport by rapid and slow mass wasting on slopes, and hence a long-term landscape development. The course focuses on cold climates, and on the interplay between the different processes operating on slopes in such invironments and the framework conditions set by the cold climate, such as permafrost and seasonal frost. Examples on system response on climate change will be given. The course will have a specific focus on the contested age and origin of the Norwegian mountain landscape.

Knowledge: The course provides an understanding of slope systems, and a comprehensive evaluation of different forms of material transport and their significance in the development of landscapes in cool and cold regions.
Skills: The candidate will be able to critically review scientific articles within the selected topics, and to pinpoint their relevance, strengths and weaknesses.
General competence: The candidate can apply advanced knowledge on slope systems in communication with specialists and the general public, and is competent to work in public and private sectors and in science.

12 hours lectures and 8 hours seminars. Compulsory activity: Semester assignment.
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.