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Programme-specific Section of the
Curriculum for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics
at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen 2009 (Rev. 2018)
Contents
1 Title, affiliation and language ................................................................................................. 2 1.1 Title .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Affiliation ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Corps of external examiners ............................................................................................................................. 2 1.4 Language .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Academic profile ...................................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 2.2 General programme profile .............................................................................................................................. 3 2.3 General structure of the programme ................................................................................................................. 3 2.4 Career opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Description of competence profiles ........................................................................................ 3 3.1 Specialisation: Geoinformatics ........................................................................................................................ 3 3.2 Specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes .......................................................... 4 3.3 Specialisation: Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes ..................................................... 5 3.4 Specialisation: Environment, Society and Development ................................................................................. 6 3.5 Specialisation: Transformation of Cities and Landscapes ................................................................................ 7
4 Admission requirements ......................................................................................................... 8 4.1 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics ......................................................... 8 4.2 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in the field of science ............................................................................. 8 4.3 Applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree .................................................................................................... 8 4.4 Other applicants ............................................................................................................................................... 8 4.5 Language requirements .................................................................................................................................... 8
5 Prioritisation of applicants ..................................................................................................... 9
6 Structure of the programme ................................................................................................... 9 6.1 Geoinformatics ................................................................................................................................................. 9 6.2 Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes ................................................................................ 11 6.3 Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes ............................................................................ 13 6.4 Environment, Society and Development ........................................................................................................ 14 6.5 Transformation of Cities and Landscapes ...................................................................................................... 16
7 Exemptions ............................................................................................................................. 18
8 Commencement etc. ............................................................................................................... 18 8.1 Validity .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 8.2 Transfer .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 8.3 Amendment .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Appendix 1 Tables .................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix 2 Interim arrangements .......................................................................................... 22
Appendix 3 Description of objectives for the thesis ............................................................... 32
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1 Title, affiliation and language A shared section that applies to all BSc and MSc Programmes at the Faculty of Science
is linked to this programme-specific curriculum.
1.1 Title
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in
Geoinformatics leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Geoinformatics with the Danish title: Cand.scient.(candidatus/candidata
scientiarum) i geografi og geoinformatik med en specialisering i geoinformatik.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Dynamic
Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in
Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes
and Landscapes with the Danish title: Cand.scient. (candidatus/candidata scientiarum) i
geografi og geoinformatik med en specialisering i dynamisk geomorfologi – processer og
landskaber.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Global
Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in
Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Global Environmental Soil Science
and Climate Changes with the Danish title: Cand.scient. (candidatus/candidata scientiarum)
i geografi og geoinformatik med en specialisering i global miljømæssig jordbundsvidenskab
og klimaforandringer.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in
Environment, Society and Development leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in Geography
and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Environment, Society and Development with the
Danish title: Cand.scient. (candidatus/candidata scientiarum) i geografi og geoinformatik
med en specialisering i miljø, samfund og udvikling.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in in
Transformation of Cities and Landscapes leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in Geography
and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Transformation of Cities and Landscapes with
the Danish title: Cand.scient. (candidatus/candidata scientiarum) i geografi og
geoinformatik med en specialisering i transformation af byer og landskaber.
1.2 Affiliation
The programme is affiliated with the Study Board of Geosciences and Management, and the
students can both elect, and be elected, to this study board.
1.3 Corps of external examiners
The following corps of external examiners is used for the central parts of the MSc
Programme:
Corps of External Examiners for Geography (geografi).
1.4 Language
The language of this MSc Programme is English.
2 Academic profile 2.1 Purpose
Graduates in Geography & Geoinformatics are able to apply geographical methods of
working in a critical manner and communicate academic problems and model solutions to
geographers and to other partners and users. The breadth and interdisciplinary nature of the
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programme enables them to engage in and manage complex tasks and projects. They are also
able to understand and work with people from different scientific backgrounds, and act as
bridge-builders between, e.g. science and social studies.
2.2 General programme profile
The study programme is structured around five specialisation profiles namely
Geoinformatics, Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes, Global
environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes, Environment, Society and Development,
Transformation of Cities and Landscapes. Each specialisation includes a number of
mandatory and specialised restricted elective courses. The thesis, which concludes the MSc
programme, is an independent experimental, field-based or theoretical study within a clearly
defined area of the geographical fields of study.
Geography and Geoinformatics is the key subject area of the programme.
2.3 General structure of the programme
The MSc Programme is set at 120 ECTS.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics consists of the following elements:
Specialisation 120 ECTS.
The student must choose one of the following specialisations:
Geoinformatics.
Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes.
Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes.
Environment, Society and Development.
Transformation of Cities and Landscapes.
2.4 Career opportunities
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics qualifies students for a PhD
programme, and depending on the academic specialisation it may also be targeted at
business functions and/or areas such as:
Holders of an MSc degree in Geography & Geoinformatics are able to apply
geographical methodologies in a critical manner and communicate geographical
subject matter and solution models both to other geographers and other collaboration
partners and users.
With their broadly based and often interdisciplinary education, they are capable of
being involved in and managing complex tasks and projects.
Also, they are able to understand and work with persons from other scientific
backgrounds and bridge the gaps between, for example, the natural and social
sciences.
3 Description of competence profiles Students following the MSc Programme acquire the knowledge, skills and competences
listed below. Students will also acquire other qualifications through elective subject
elements and other study activities.
3.1 Specialisation: Geoinformatics
On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Geoinformatics has acquired the following:
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Knowledge about:
Theory and concepts within GIS, GIscience, and remote sensing (Earth
observation/EO).
Advanced use of geographical information systems (GIS) for applications within
Geography, including spatial planning.
Acquiring, processing and applications of contemporary remote sensing for
environmental monitoring and modelling.
Advanced methods for spatial analysis and modelling.
Programing, Customization and Automation in GIS.
Different GIS/EO platforms.
Relevant GIS data models.
State-of-the-art environmental monitoring algorithms within optical and thermal
infrared remote sensing.
Processing of data from registers and digital maps.
Advanced methods of mapping and visualizations.
Skills in/to:
Perform advanced GIS/EO-based spatial analysis, based on relevant data sets and
appropriate methods.
Manage relevant GIS/EO software on an advanced level including programming and
automation.
Conduct effective visual communication of spatial data and the results of spatial
analysis.
Select appropriate EO data and methodology for areas covering the interaction
between environmental resources, the dynamics and management of global and local
land use, and global climate change.
Assess data quality, e.g. in terms of uncertainty, in order to understand and describe
the limitations of current EO and GIS technology.
Integrate EO data with other data in a GIS environment.
Communicate results of research and projects orally and in writing.
Competences in/to:
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with state-of-the-art digital
spatial data, analytical tools and GIS/EO software.
Theorise and understand how geoinformatics including GIS and EO may be integrated
in different scientific fields including environmental monitoring and modelling on both
local and global scales.
3.2 Specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes has acquired the
following:
Knowledge about:
Major landforms and their genesis, with special emphasis on the effects of water and
wind.
Various methods and equipment used in the study of fluvial, estuarine, marine and
Aeolian environments.
The potential effect of sea-level and climate change on landscape processes and
geomorphology.
Common methods for establishing relative and absolute chronology, as well as
paleogeographical reconstruction.
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Skills in/to:
Design and carry out studies and research projects within the fields of geomorphology,
sediment transport and landscape processes.
Review a scientific subject based on original scientific literature.
Utilise a broad range of scientific methods within this field.
Competences in/to:
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with sediment transport in
fluvial, estuarine, marine and aeolian environments.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with field methods used in
studies of sediment transport and the marine environment.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with stratigraphy and the
genesis of coastal landscapes.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with relative and absolute
chronology.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with paleogeographical
reconstruction.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with the response of coastal
landscapes to changes in sea level and climate.
3.3 Specialisation: Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes
On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes has acquired the
following:
Knowledge about:
Soil processes, mapping and classification in an environmental and agricultural
context
Application of advanced field methods, e.g. taking water, soil and air samples,
monitoring environmental drivers via water content, and quantifying greenhouse gas
production rates and emissions.
Selecting appropriate methods, sampling strategies and validation processes,
estimating margins of error and methods for scaling process and interactions on an
ecosystem level.
Speciation modelling and mass balance calculations.
Advanced theoretical background and up-to-date research on selected topics in Arctic,
Danish and tropical soils, including: Solute transport processes in soils, element
cycling and pollution and soil nutrient dynamics, bio-availability and changing land
use.
The physical processed at the surface with relation to exchange of energy, water and
carbon.
The expected economic and physical consequences of climate change.
The interplay between atmospheric circulation and radiation/energy balance and
correlation with the global climate.
The scientific background of a climate-related problem.
The application of global climate models to spatio-temporal variations in the global
climate.
Photosynthesis, evapotranspiration and energy balance in relation to spatio-temporal
variations in vegetation and land use.
Skills in/to:
Identify and apply appropriate methods for assessing chemical and physical processes
in soil related to climate change, changing land use and pollution.
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Describe interacting processes in soil on different temporal and spatial scales.
Explain key elements in the analysis by means of various anthropogenic actions.
Identify and describe key factors that control a range of biogeochemical processes and
net effects in terms of the environmental impact of pollutants and greenhouse gases.
Identify and explain the limitations and implications of the collected data.
Give an oral presentation based on a specific topic, and present data in the form of a
short, concise report.
Assess the interplay between the physical and economic conditions which are
currently affected by global climate change as well as the mechanisms which have
been used to reduce climate change and its consequences.
Assess the relationship between terrestrial ecosystems and global climate systems
contextualized via historical and present-day perspectives and across a range of
temporal and spatial scales – from seconds to millennia and from stomata to
continents.
Assess how models at different scales and databases can be used to enhance our
understanding of present and historical climate and predict future development in
climatic trends.
Competences in/to:
Address, at a high scientific and application-oriented level, the chemical and physical
processes in soils in an environmental context, with a special emphasis on climate
change, changing land use, nutrient cycles and pollution.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with the field's methods and be
able to discuss their selection, interpretation and related problems.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level conducting analyses of soil in
relation to the release of nutrients, element cycling and emissions to the atmosphere as
a result of changing land use, climate change and pollution.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with climate change in recent
times.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with the relationship between
climate, ecosystems and land use in different climate zones.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with a broad range of uses of
climate data in environmental monitoring and modelling of land surfaces from the
local to the global level.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with the relationship between
climate and the content of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
3.4 Specialisation: Environment, Society and Development
On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Environment, Society and Development has acquired the following:
Knowledge about:
Theoretical approaches to development geography and human-environment
interactions.
Globalisation and the dynamics of global value chains.
Migration, urbanisation and rural-urban connections.
Sustainable rural and urban livelihoods.
Land use change processes from local to global scale.
Environmental change – mitigation and adaptation.
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Skills in/to:
Summarise a topic from available research-based literature relating to the theme of
environment and society in developing countries.
Select appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies for problem-based
research.
Plan and perform field work and projects in developing countries.
Compile and analyze complex data from a variety of sources.
Communicate results of research and projects orally and in writing.
Competences in/to:
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with a broad range of
theoretical and methodological approaches to development geography and human-
environmental interactions.
Work with interdisciplinary dimensions of sustainability and globalisation processes,
particularly their impacts and spatial aspects at different scales.
Work, individually and in teams, with complex problems by organizing them into
manageable projects.
Work in and understand the implications of cross-cultural contexts.
3.5 Specialisation: Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
On completion of the programme, an MSc in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Transformation of Cities and Landscapes has acquired the following:
Knowledge about:
The key social, political and economic processes and drivers of the location,
distribution and growth of human activity and the role of uneven geographical
development including its implications and consequences for particular geographies
such as nation states, cities, city-regions, the peri-urban areas and the countryside.
Globalisation, rescaling and the transformation of cities and landscapes including the
role of urbanisation and local strategies in landscapes and built environments.
Urban and regional development, new spaces of production and the knowledge
economy, innovation, location and agglomeration of industries, firms, skills, labour
and labour markets, agricultural restructuring and rural development.
Urban social geographies, social and spatial inequalities, mobility, segregation,
gentrification, housing, gender and ethnicity.
Spatial planning including the shift from government to governance, policy networks
and coalitions, new public management, planning strategies and regime theory.
Space and place including conceptualisation of cities and landscapes, discourses of
space and place, urban and rural transformations, the post-productivist transition and
landscape values.
Advanced GIS applications within the context of urban and regional analysis and
planning.
Skills in/to:
Design and perform studies and research projects within the field of human
geography, cities, regions and landscapes.
Present theoretical arguments, conduct theoretical and empirical assessments and use
the appropriate theories, methods and data to perform scientific analyses.
Apply a broad range of scientific methods relevant to particular research questions.
Reflect on the relationship between theory and empirical data and analyse, assess and
apply results.
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Competences in/to:
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with social, political and
economic processes and drivers of the location, distribution and growth of human
activity.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with globalisation, local
strategies and the social, political and economic transformations of nation states, cities,
city regions and the countryside.
Work at a high scientific and application-oriented level with in-depth knowledge of
the central theoretical and empirical issues concerning the growth and transformation
of cities and landscapes, and hence, competencies to conduct scientific based analyses
of specific subjects through use of the appropriate methods including GIS.
4 Admission requirements With a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics (geografi og geoinformatik)
from the University of Copenhagen the student is granted reserved access and guaranteed a
place on the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics if the student applies before
the application deadline during the first application period after the completion of the
Bachelor’s degree.
4.1 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics from the University
of Copenhagen, other Danish or Nordic universities are directly academically qualified for
admission to the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics.
4.2 Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in the field of science
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in the field of science from the Faculty of SCIENCE at
the University of Copenhagen may be admitted if their programme includes the following:
Courses from the bachelor in Geography and Geoinformatics, 60 ECTS.
4.3 Applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying and Mapping, or Urban, Energy and
Environmental Planning, International Development Studies (with a social science or
natural-science basic programme), Natural resources, Environmental Engineering from the
University of Copenhagen or other Danish universities are directly academically qualified
for admission onto the MSc programme in Geography and Geoinformatics.
4.4 Other applicants
The Faculty may also admit applicants who, after an individual academic assessment, are
deemed to possess educational qualifications equivalent to those required in 4.1-3.
4.5 Language requirements
4.5.1 Applicants from Nordic universities
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from Nordic universities must as a minimum document
English language qualifications comparable to a Danish upper secondary school English B
level.
4.5.2 Non-Nordic applicants
Applicants with a non-Nordic Bachelor’s degree must be able to document English
proficiency corresponding to an IELTS test score of minimum 6.5 or a ToEFL test score of
minimum 83 (Internet-based).
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5 Prioritisation of applicants If the number of qualified applicants to the programme exceeds the number of places
available, applicants will be prioritised as follows:
1) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography & Geoinformatics from the
University of Copenhagen seeking admission by way of direct extension of their
completed BSc programme. Admitted on condition that there be legally entitled
Bachelors for the programme.
2) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography & Geoinformatics.
3) Applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree.
4) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in the field of science.
5) Other applicants.
Applicants are then prioritised according to the highest number of ECTS gained in subject
elements in Geography and Geoinformatics.
6 Structure of the programme The compulsory subject elements, restricted elective subject elements and the thesis
constitute the central parts of the programme (Section 21 of the Ministerial order on
Bachelor and Master’s Programmes (Candidatus) at Universities).
6.1 Geoinformatics
The specialisation is set at 120 ECTS and consists of the following:
Compulsory subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Restricted elective subject elements
o 45 ECTS (thesis, 45 ECTS).
o 30 ECTS (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Elective subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Thesis, 45 or 60 ECTS.
6.1.1 Compulsory subject elements
All of the following subject elements are to be covered (15 ECTS):
NIGK15001U Advanced Geoinformatics Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14045U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere (Part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.1.2 Restricted elective subject elements
Up to 45 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS credit)
Up to 30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS credit)
NGEK10002U Applied GIS and Geoinformatics for Urban Spatial
Analysis
Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17010U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10018U Countryside Planning: Policies, Processes and Regulation Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17011U Spatial and Temporal Pattern Analysis Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 1+2 15 ECTS
NGEK10027U Project Management and Planning Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17012U Remote Sensing in Land Science Studies Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15005U Ecological Modelling Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15021U Programming, Customization and Automation in GIS Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15002U Aerial and Near-field Remote Sensing Block 4 7.5 ECTS
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NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 3+4 15 ECTS
NIGK15022U Project Course in Geography and Geoinformatics Block 1-5 7.5 ECTS
NFKK14006U Project in Practice Block 1-5 15 ECTS
NGEK10016U Climate Changes: Causes, Effects, Mitigation and
Adaptation
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10019U Ecological Climatology and Climate Change Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14048U Environment, Society and Development (Part 2): Human
Environmental Interactions
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14040U Remote Sensing Seminar and Project Work Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14041U Transformations of Cities and Landscapes: Globalisation
and Local Strategies (Part 1)
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14038U Spatial Analysis Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14046U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere (Part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.1.3 Elective subject elements
15 ECTS are to be covered as elective subject elements.
All subject elements at MSc level may be included as elective subject elements in the MSc
Programme.
BSc subject elements corresponding to 15 ECTS may be included in the MSc Programme.
Projects outside the course scope may be included in the elective section of the programme
with up to 15 ECTS. The regulations are described in Appendix 5 to the shared section of
the curriculum.
Projects in practice may not exceed 15 ECTS in total of the programme. Project in practice
may be written as a combination of the restricted elective and elective section of the
programme. The regulations are described in Appendix 4 to the shared section of the
curriculum.
6.1.4 Thesis
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in
Geoinformatics includes a thesis corresponding to 45 ECTS, as described in Appendix 2 to
the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the academic scope of the
programme.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in
Geoinformatics includes a thesis corresponding to 60 ECTS, as described in Appendix 2 to
the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the academic scope of the
programme.
6.1.5 Academic mobility
Academic mobility requires that the student follows the rules and regulations regarding pre-
approval and credit transfer
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Geoinformatics (thesis, 45 ECTS) is placed in block 3+4 of the 1st year.
This means that the curriculum makes it possible to follow subject elements outside the
Faculty of Science.
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The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Geoinformatics (thesis, 60 ECTS) is placed in block 3+4 of the first year.
This means that the curriculum makes it possible to follow subject elements outside the
Faculty of Science.
In addition the student has the possibility to arrange similar academic mobility in other parts
of the programme.
6.2 Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
The specialisation is set at 120 ECTS and consists of the following:
Compulsory subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Restricted elective subject elements
o 45 ECTS (thesis, 45 ECTS).
o 30 ECTS (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Elective subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Thesis, 45 or 60 ECTS.
6.2.1 Compulsory subject elements
All of the following subject elements are to be covered (15 ECTS):
NIGK14049U Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial Geoscience (Part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14050U Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial Geoscience (Part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.2.2 Restricted elective subject elements
Up to 45 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS credit)
Up to 30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS credit)
NIGK14025U Water Resources (Part 1) Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17013U Ecosystems, Climate and Climate Change Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17010U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14026U Water Resources (Part 2) Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17016U Environmental Soil Science Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 1+2 15 ECTS
NGEA09056U Numerical Modelling in the Fluvial, Coastal, Estuarine
and Marine Environment
Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15027U Surface Hydrology Block 3 7.5 ECTS
LNAK10010U Environmental Impact Assessment Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14008U VVM i Praksis Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17007U Advanced Soil Science and Isotope Geochemistry Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 3+4 15 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 5+1 15 ECTS
NIGK15022U Project Course in Geography and Geoinformatics Block 1-5 7.5 ECTS
NFKK14006U Project in Practice Block 1-5 15 ECTS
NIGK14048U Environment, Society and Development (Part 2) –
Human Environmental Interactions
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10016U Climate Changes: Causes, Effects, Mitigation and
Adaptation
Discontinued*
7.5 ECTS
NGEK10019U Ecological Climatology and Climate Change Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14043U Environmental Soil Sciences (Part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
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NIGK14044U Environmental Soil Sciences (Part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14045U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere (Part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14046U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere (Part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.2.3 Elective subject elements
15 ECTS are to be covered as elective subject elements.
All subject elements at MSc level may be included as elective subject elements in the MSc
Programme.
BSc subject elements corresponding to 15 ECTS may be included in the MSc Programme.
Projects outside the course scope may be included in the elective section of the programme
with up to 15 ECTS. The regulations are described in Appendix 5 to the shared section of
the curriculum.
Projects in practice may not exceed 15 ECTS in total of the programme. Project in practice
may be written as a combination of the restricted elective and elective section of the
programme. The regulations are described in Appendix 4 to the shared section of the
curriculum.
6.2.4 Thesis
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Dynamic
Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes includes a thesis corresponding to 45 ECTS, as
described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the
academic scope of the programme.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Dynamic
Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes includes a thesis corresponding to 60 ECTS, as
described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the
academic scope of the programme.
6.2.5 Academic mobility
Academic mobility requires that the student follows the rules and regulations regarding pre-
approval and credit transfer.
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes (thesis, 45 ECTS) is
placed in block 3+4 of the 1st year. This means that the curriculum makes it possible to
follow subject elements outside the Faculty of Science.
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes (thesis, 60 ECTS) is
placed in block 3+4 of the 1st year. This means that the curriculum makes it possible to
follow subject elements outside the Faculty of Science.
In addition the student has the possibility to arrange similar academic mobility in other parts
of the programme.
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6.3 Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
The specialisation is set at 120 ECTS and consists of the following:
Compulsory subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Restricted elective subject elements
o 45 ECTS (thesis, 45 ECTS).
o 30 ECTS (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Elective subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Thesis, 45 or 60 ECTS.
6.3.1 Compulsory subject elements
All of the following subject elements are to be covered (15 ECTS):
NIGK14043U Environmental Soil Sciences (Part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10016U Climate Changes: Causes, Effects, Mitigation
and Adaptation
Discontinued*
7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.3.2 Restricted elective subject elements
Up to 45 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS credit)
Up to 30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS credit)
NIGK17014U Coastal Geoscience Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17013U Ecosystems, Climate and Climate Change Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17010U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17016U Environmental Soil Science Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17017U Fluvial and Estuarine Geoscience Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 1+2 15 ECTS
NIGK15027U Surface Hydrology Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NGEA09056U Numerical Modelling in the Fluvial, Coastal,
Estuarine and Marine Environment
Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15005U Ecological Modelling Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15002U Aerial and Near-field Remote Sensing Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17007U Advanced Soil Science and Isotope Geochemistry Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 3+4 15 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 5+1 15 ECTS
NIGK15022U Project Course in Geography and Geoinformatics Block 1-5 7.5 ECTS
NFKK14006U Project in Practice Block 1-5 15 ECTS
NIGK14049U Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial Geoscience (Part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14050U Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial Geoscience (Part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14045U Remote Sensing of the Bio-geosphere (Part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14046U Remote Sensing of the Bio-geosphere (Part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15026U Stable Isotope Geochemistry Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10019U Ecological Climatology and Climate Change Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14044U Environmental Soil Sciences (Part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.3.3 Elective subject elements
15 ECTS are to be covered as elective subject elements.
All subject elements at MSc level may be included as elective subject elements in the MSc
Programme.
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BSc subject elements corresponding to 15 ECTS may be included in the MSc Programme.
Projects outside the course scope may be included in the elective section of the programme
by up to 15 ECTS. The regulations are described in Appendix 5 to the shared section of the
curriculum.
Projects in practice may not exceed 15 ECTS in total of the programme. Project in practice
may be written as a combination of the restricted elective and elective section of the
programme. The regulations are described in Appendix 4 to the shared section of the
curriculum.
6.3.4. Thesis
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Global
Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes includes a thesis corresponding to 45 or
60 ECTS, as described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written
within the academic scope of the programme.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in Global
Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes includes a thesis corresponding to 45 or
60 ECTS, as described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written
within the academic scope of the programme.
6.3.5 Academic mobility
Academic mobility requires that the student follows the rules and regulations regarding pre-
approval and credit transfer.
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes (thesis, 45
ECTS) is placed in block 3+4 of the 1st year. This means that the curriculum makes it
possible to follow subject elements outside the Faculty of Science.
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes (thesis, 60
ECTS) is placed in block 3+4 of the 1st year. This means that the curriculum makes it
possible to follow subject elements outside the Faculty of Science.
In addition the student has the possibility to arrange similar academic mobility in other parts
of the programme.
6.4 Environment, Society and Development
The specialisation is set at 120 ECTS and consists of the following:
Compulsory subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Restricted elective subject elements
o 45 ECTS (thesis, 45 ECTS).
o 30 ECTS (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Elective subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Thesis, 45 or 60 ECTS.
6.4.1 Compulsory subject elements
All of the following subject elements are to be covered (15 ECTS):
NIGK14047U Environment, Society and Development (Part 1) –
Development Geography
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
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NIGK14048U Environment, Society and Development (Part 2) – Human
Environment Interactions
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.4.2 Restricted elective subject elements
Up to 45 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS)
Up to 30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS)
NIGK14009U Land Use Transitions in the Global South Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10015U The Dynamics of City Regions: Social and Economic
Change
Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17008U Environment, Society and Development Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17010U Remote Sensing of the Bio-Geosphere Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17015U Transformation of Cities and Landscapes: Globalisation
and Local Strategies
Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NGEK11006U International Migration - Flows, Networks and Diasporas Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10018U Countryside Planning: Policies, Processes and Regulation Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 1+2 15 ECTS
NGEK10024U Globalisation and Dynamics in Global Value Chains Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NIFK18003U Thematic Course: Interdisciplinary Land Use and Natural
Resource Management
Block 3 15 ECTS
NGEK10027U Project Management and Planning Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17009U Livelihoods and Rural-Urban Connections in the Global
South
Block 4 7.5 ECTS
LNAK10010U Environmental Impact Assessment Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 3+4 15 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 5+1 15 ECTS
NIGK15022U Project Course in Geography and Geoinformatics Block 1-5 7.5 ECTS
NFKK14006U Project in Practice Block 1-5 15 ECTS
NGEK10016U Climate Changes: Causes, Effects, Mitigation and
Adaptation
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10019U Ecological Climatology and Climate Change Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14045U Remote Sensing of the Bio-geosphere (Part 1) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14046U Remote Sensing of the Bio-geosphere (Part 2) Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14040U Remote Sensing Seminar and Project Work Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10026U Rural Livelihoods, Vulnerability and Adaptation Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK13018U Rural-Urban Connections in the Global South Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14041U Transformations of Cities and Landscapes: Globalisation
and Local Strategies (Part 1)
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14042U Transformations of Cities and Landscapes: Globalisation
and Local Strategies (Part 2)
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14038U Spatial Analysis Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.4.3 Elective subject elements
15 ECTS are to be covered as elective subject elements.
All subject elements at MSc level may be included as elective subject elements in the MSc
Programme.
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BSc subject elements corresponding to 15 ECTS may be included in the MSc Programme.
Projects outside the course scope may be included in the elective section of the programme
by up to 15 ECTS. The regulations are described in Appendix 5 to the shared section of the
curriculum.
Projects in practice may not exceed 15 ECTS in total of the programme. Project in practice
may be written as a combination of the restricted elective and elective section of the
programme. The regulations are described in Appendix 4 to the shared section of the
curriculum.
6.4.4 Thesis
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in
Environment, Society and Development includes a thesis corresponding to 45 ECTS, as
described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the
academic scope of the programme.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in
Environment, Society and Development includes a thesis corresponding to 60 ECTS, as
described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the
academic scope of the programme.
6.4.5 Academic mobility
Academic mobility requires that the student follows the rules and regulations regarding pre-
approval and credit transfer.
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Environment, Society and Development (thesis, 45 ECTS) is placed in
block 3+4 of the 1st year. This means that the curriculum makes it possible to follow subject
elements outside the Faculty of Science.
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Environment, Society and Development (thesis, 60 ECTS) is placed in
block 3+4 of the 1st year. This means that the curriculum makes it possible to follow subject
elements outside the Faculty of Science.
In addition the student has the possibility to arrange similar academic mobility in other parts
of the programme.
6.5 Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
The specialisation is set at 120 ECTS and consists of the following:
Compulsory subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Restricted elective subject elements
o 45 ECTS (thesis, 45 ECTS).
o 30 ECTS (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Elective subject elements, 15 ECTS.
Thesis, 45 or 60 ECTS.
6.5.1 Compulsory subject elements
All of the following subject elements are to be covered (15 ECTS):
NIGK14041U Transformations of Cities and Landscapes (Part 1):
Globalisation and Local Strategies
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14042U Transformations of Cities and Landscapes (Part 2):
Globalisation and Local Strategies
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
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6.5.2 Restricted elective subject elements
Up to 45 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS)
Up to 30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS)
NGEK10015U The Dynamics of City Regions: Social and Economic
Change
Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14009U Land Use Transitions in the Global South Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17008U Environment, Society and Development Block 1 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17015U Transformation of Cities and Landscapes: Globalisation
and Local Strategies
Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NGEK11006U International Migration - Flows, Networks and Diasporas Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NGEK10018U Countryside Planning: Policies, Processes and Regulation Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15001U Advanced Geoinformatics Block 2 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 1+2 15 ECTS
NGEK10024U Globalisation and Dynamics in Global Value Chains Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NGEA06026U Læreanstalternes fælles byplankursus Block 3+4 15 ECTS
NGEK10027U Project Management and Planning Block 3 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15021U Programming, Customization and Automation in GIS Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK17009U Livelihoods and Rural-Urban Connections in the Global
South
Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14008U VVM i praksis Block 4 7.5 ECTS
NIGK15006U Field and Methods Course in Geography and
Geoinformatics
Block 5+1 15 ECTS
NIGK15022U Project Course in Geography and Geoinformatics Block 1-5 7.5 ECTS
NFKK14006U Project in Practice Block 1-5 15 ECTS
NIGK14047U Environment, Society and Development (Part 1) –
Development Geography
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14048U Environment, Society and development (Part 2) – Human
Environment Interactions
Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK13018U Rural-Urban Connections in the Global South Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
NIGK14038U Spatial Analysis Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
*See course specific changes in Appendix 2.
6.5.3 Elective subject elements
15 ECTS are to be covered as elective subject elements.
All subject elements at MSc level may be included as elective subject elements in the MSc
Programme.
BS subject elements corresponding to 15 ECTS may be included in the MSc Programme.
Projects outside the course scope may be included in the elective section of the programme
with up to 15 ECTS. The regulations are described in Appendix 5 to the shared section of
the curriculum.
Projects in practice may not exceed 15 ECTS in total of the programme. Project in practice
may be written as a combination of the restricted elective and elective section of the
programme. The regulations are described in Appendix 4 to the shared section of the
curriculum.
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6.5.4 Thesis
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in
Transformation of Cities and Landscapes includes a thesis corresponding to 45 ECTS, as
described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the
academic scope of the programme.
The MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a specialisation in
Transformation of Cities and Landscapes includes a thesis corresponding to 60 ECTS, as
described in Appendix 2 to the shared curriculum. The thesis must be written within the
academic scope of the programme.
6.5.5 Academic mobility
Academic mobility requires that the student follows the rules and regulations regarding pre-
approval and credit transfer.
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Transformation of Cities and Landscapes (thesis, 45 ECTS) is placed in
block 3+4 of the 1st year. This means that the curriculum makes it possible to follow subject
elements outside the Faculty of Science.
The academic mobility for the MSc Programme in Geography and Geoinformatics with a
specialisation in Transformation of Cities and Landscapes (thesis, 45 ECTS) is placed in
block 3+4 of the 1st year. This means that the curriculum makes it possible to follow subject
elements outside the Faculty of Science.
In addition the student has the possibility to arrange similar academic mobility in other parts
of the programme.
7 Exemptions In exceptional circumstances, the study board may grant exemptions from the rules in the
curriculum specified solely by the Faculty of Science.
8 Commencement etc. 8.1 Validity
This subject specific section of the curriculum applies to all students enrolled in the
programme – see however Appendix 2.
8.2 Transfer
Students enrolled on previous curricula may be transferred to the new one as per the
applicable transfer regulations or according to an individual credit transfer by the study
board.
8.3 Amendment
The curriculum may be amended once a year so that any changes come into effect at the
beginning of the academic year. Amendments must be proposed by the study board and
approved by the Dean.
Notification about amendments that tighten the admission requirements for the programme
will be published online at www.science.ku.dk one year before they come into effect.
If amendments are made to this curriculum, an interim arrangement may be added if
necessary to allow students to complete their MSc Programme according to the amended
curriculum.
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Appendix 1 Tables
Table – Specialisation: Geoinformatics (thesis, 45 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Restricted elective Advanced
Geoinformatics Restricted elective Elective
Remote Sensing of the
Bio-geosphere (1) Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis
Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Geoinformatics (thesis, 60 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Restricted elective Advanced
Geoinformatics Restricted elective Elective
Remote Sensing of the
Bio-geosphere (1) Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
(thesis, 45 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Coastal, Estuarine and
Fluvial Geoscience (1)
Coastal, Estuarine and
Fluvial Geoscience (2) Restricted elective Elective
Restricted elective Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis
Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
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Table – Specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes (thesis, 60
ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Coastal, Estuarine and
Fluvial Geoscience (1)
Coastal, Estuarine and
Fluvial Geoscience (2) Restricted elective Elective
Restricted elective Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes
(thesis, 45 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Environmental Soil
Science (1) Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
Climate Changes:
Causes, Effects, Miti-
gation and Adaptation
Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis
Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes
(thesis, 60 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Environmental Soil
Science (1) Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
Climate Changes:
Causes, Effects, Miti-
gation and Adaptation
Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
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Table – Specialisation: Environment, Society and Development (thesis, 45 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Environment, Society
and Development (1) Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
Environment, Society
and Development (2) Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis
Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Environment, Society and Development (thesis, 60 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Environment, Society
and Development (1) Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
Environment, Society
and Development (2) Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Transformation of Cities and Landscapes (thesis, 45 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes: Globalisation and
Local Strategies (1)
Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes: Globalisation and
Local Strategies (2) Restricted elective Elective
Restricted elective Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis
Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Transformation of Cities and Landscapes (thesis, 60 ECTS)
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
1st
year
Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes: Globalisation and
Local Strategies (1)
Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes: Globalisation and
Local Strategies (2) Restricted elective Elective
Restricted elective Restricted elective Restricted elective Elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
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Appendix 2 Interim arrangements
The Shared Section of the BSc and MSc Curricula for Study Programmes applies to all
students.
The interim arrangements below only consist of parts where the current curriculum differs
from the rules and regulations that were previously valid. Therefore, if information about
relevant rules and regulations are missing, it can be found in the curriculum above.
1 General changes for students admitted in the academic year 2017/18
Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2017/18 must finish the
programme as listed in the curriculum above with the following exceptions
1.1 Specialisations
Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2017/18 are allowed to
finish their programme with one of the specialisations that were outlined in the curriculum.
1.1.1 Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology –
Processes and Landscapes” in this curriculum (see above)
NGEA09055U Process Studies and Field Techniques Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
1.1.2 Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Change
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology –
Processes and Landscapes” in this curriculum (see above)
NGEA09055U Process Studies and Field Techniques Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
1.1.3 Environment, Society and Development
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Environment, Society and
Development” in this curriculum (see above)
LFKK10246U Thematic Course: Interdisciplinary Land Use and
Natural Resource Management
Discontinued* 15 ECTS
2 General changes for students admitted in the academic year 2016/17
Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2016/17 must finish the
programme as listed in the curriculum above with the following exceptions
2.1 Specialisations
Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2017/18 are allowed to
finish their programme with one of the specialisations that were outlined in the curriculum.
2.1.1 Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
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15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology –
Processes and Landscapes ” in this curriculum (see above)
NGEA09055U Process Studies and Field Techniques Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
2.1.2 Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Change
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology –
Processes and Landscapes ” in this curriculum (see above)
NGEA09055U Process Studies and Field Techniques Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
2.1.3 Environment, Society and Development
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Environment, Society and
Development” in this curriculum (see above)
LFKK10246U Thematic Course: Interdisciplinary Land Use and
Natural Resource Management
Discontinued* 15 ECTS
3 General changes for students admitted in the academic year 2015/16
Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2015/16 must finish the
programme as listed in the curriculum above with the following exceptions.
3.1 Specialisations
Students admitted to the MSc Programme in the academic year 2015/16 are allowed to
finish their programme with one of the specialisations that were outlined in the curriculum.
3.1.1 Geoinformatics
Structure of the programme – students admitted 1 February 2016 (winter)
Students who finished their Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics in block 1
or 2 in the academic year 2015/16 were allowed to be admitted to the MSc programme in
Geography and Geoinformatics with studies starting on 1 February of the academic year in
question.
Table – Specialisation: Geoinformatics (thesis 45 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective Restricted elective Advanced
Geoinformatics
Restricted elective Elective Remote Sensing of the
Bio-geosphere (1) Restricted elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis
Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
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Table – Specialisation: Geoinformatics (thesis, 60 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective Restricted elective Advanced
Geoinformatics
Restricted elective Elective Remote Sensing of the
Bio-geosphere (1) Restricted elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
3.1.2 Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology –
Processes and Landscapes ” in this curriculum (see above)
NIGK15033U Marine Geoscience Block 5 5 ECTS
NGEA09055U Process Studies and Field Techniques Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
Structure of the programme – students admitted 1 February 2016 (winter)
Students who finished their Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics in block 1
or 2 in the academic year 2015/16 were allowed to be admitted to the MSc programme in
Geography and Geoinformatics with studies starting on 1 February of the academic year in
question.
Table – Specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology - Processes and Landscapes (thesis 45 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective Coastal, Estuarine and
Fluvial Geoscience (1)
Coastal, Estuarine and
Fluvial Geoscience (2)
Restricted elective Elective Restricted elective Restricted elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes (thesis 60 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective Coastal, Estuarine and
Fluvial Geoscience (1)
Coastal, Estuarine and
Fluvial Geoscience (2)
Restricted elective Elective Restricted elective Restricted elective
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2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
3.1.3 Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Change
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Global
Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes” in this curriculum (see above)
NIGK15033U Marine Geoscience Block 5 5 ECTS
NGEA09055U Process Studies and Field Techniques Discontinued* 7.5 ECTS
Structure of the programme – students admitted 1 February 2016 (winter)
Students who finished their Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics in block 1 or 2
in the academic year 2015/16 were allowed to be admitted to the MSc programme in Geography
and Geoinformatics with studies starting 1 February of the academic year in question.
Table - Specialisation: Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Change (thesis, 45 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective Environmental Soil
Science (1) Restricted elective
Restricted elective Elective
Climate Changes:
Causes, Effects, Miti-
gation and Adaptation
Restricted elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis
Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table - Specialisation: Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Change (thesis, 60 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective Environmental soil
science (1) Restricted elective
Restricted elective Elective
Climate Changes:
Causes, Effects, Miti-
gation and Adaptation
Restricted elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
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3.1.4 Environment, Society and Development
Restricted elective subject elements
30 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 45 ECTS).
15 ECTS are to be covered as subject elements from the following list (thesis, 60 ECTS).
Restricted elective subject elements offered as part of the “specialisation: Environment, Society and
Development” in this curriculum (see above)
LFKK10246U Thematic Course: Interdisciplinary Land Use and
Natural Resource Management
Discontinued* 15 ECTS
Structure of the programme – students admitted 1 February 2016 (winter)
Students who finished their Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics in block 1
or 2 in the academic year 2015/16 were allowed to be admitted to the MSc programme in
Geography and Geoinformatics with studies starting on 1 February of the academic year in
question.
Table – Specialisation: Environment, Society and Development (thesis, 45 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective Environment, Society
and Development (1) Restricted elective
Restricted elective Elective Environment, Society
and Development (2) Restricted elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis
Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Environment, Society and Development (thesis, 60 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective Environment, Society
and Development (1) Restricted elective
Restricted elective Elective Environment, Society
and Development (2) Restricted elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
3.1.5 Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
Structure of the programme – students admitted 1 February 2016 (winter)
Students who finished their Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Geoinformatics in block 1
or 2 in the academic year 2015/16 were allowed to be admitted to the MSc programme in
Geography and Geoinformatics with studies starting on 1 February of the academic year in
question.
Table – Specialisation: Transformation of Cities and Landscapes (thesis, 45 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year Restricted elective Elective
Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes: Globalistion and
Local Strategies (1)
Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes: Globalisation and
Local Strategies (2)
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Restricted elective Elective Restricted elective Restricted elective
2nd
year
Restricted elective
Thesis Restricted elective
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
Table – Specialisation: Transformation of Cities and Landscapes (thesis, 60 ECTS)
Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
1st
year
Restricted elective Elective
Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes: Globalisation and
Local Strategies (1)
Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes: Globalisation and
Local Strategies (2)
Restricted elective Elective Restricted elective Restricted elective
2nd
year Thesis
Compulsory
Restricted elective Elective
Subject elements in italics have been discontinued. See course specific changes below.
4 Course specific changes
Discontinued course Interim arrangement
Climate Changes: Causes,
Effects, Mitigation and
Adaptation (NGEK10016U),
7.5 ECTS
Final availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Compulsory subject element
The course was compulsory in the academic years 2015/16 and 2016/17
on the following specialisation:
- Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
Students following the course as a compulsory subject element must
replace the course as follows:
- The course is equivalent to Ecosystems, Climate and Climate
Change (NIGK17013U), 7.5 ECTS.
Restricted elective subject element
The course was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Geoinformatics
- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
- Environment, Society and Development
Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial
Geoscience (Part 1)
(NIGK14049U), 7.5 ECTS
+
The course “Part 1” is identical to Fluvial and Estuarine Geoscience
(NIGK17017U), 7.5 ECTS.
The course “Part 2” is identical to Coastal Geoscience (NIGK17014U),
7.5 ECTS.
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Coastal, Estuarine and Fluvial
Geoscience (Part 2)
(NIGK14050U), 7.5 ECTS
Final availability
“Part 1” + “Part 2” were offered for the last time in the academic year
2016/17.
Compulsory subject element
The courses “Part 1” and “Part 2” were compulsory in the academic
years 2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
Students following the courses “Part 1” + “Part 2” as compulsory
subject elements can replace the courses in different ways. One of the
following possibilities must be followed:
1) If “Part 1” is passed (7.5 ECTS), Coastal Geoscience
(NIGK17014U), 7.5 ECTS, must be passed.
2) If “Part 2” is passed (7.5 ECTS), Fluvial and Estuarine
Geoscience (NIGK17017U), 7.5 ECTS, must be passed.
3) If none of the two courses are passed (0 ECTS), Fluvial and
Estuarine Geoscience (NIGK17017U), 7.5 ECTS, and Coastal
Geoscience (NIGK17014U), 7.5 ECTS, must be passed.
Restricted elective subject element
The courses “Part 1” and “Part 2” were restricted elective in the
academic years 2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Global Environmental Soil Sciences and Climate Changes
Ecological Climatology and
Climate Change
(NGEK10019U), 7.5 ECTS
Final availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Restricted elective subject element
The course was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Geoinformatics
- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
- Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
- Environment, Society and Development
Environmental Soil Sciences
(Part 1) (NIGK14043U), 7.5
ECTS
+
Environmental Soil Sciences
(Part 2) (NIGK14044U), 7.5
ECTS
Final availability
“Part 1” + “Part 2” were offered for the last time in the academic year
2016/17 and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Compulsory subject element
The course “Part 1” was compulsory in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
Students following “Part 1” as a compulsory subject element of the
specialisation in Global Environmental Soil Science 2015/16 must
replace the course as follows:
- The course is equivalent to Environmental Soil Science
(NIGK17016U), 7.5 ECTS.
Restricted elective subject element
The course “Part 1” was restricted elective in the academic years
2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisation:
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- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
The course “Part 2” was restricted elective in the academic years
2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
- Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
Environment, Society and
Development (Part 1) –
Development Geography
(NIGK14047U), 7.5 ECTS
+
Environment, Society and
Development (Part 2) –
Human Environment
Interactions (NIGK14048U),
7.5 ECTS
Final availability
“Part 1” + “Part 2” were offered for the last time in the academic year
2016/17 and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Compulsory subject element
“Part 1” + “Part 2” were compulsory in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Environment, Society and Development
Students following the courses “Part 1” + “Part 2” as compulsory
subject elements can replace the courses in different ways. One of the
following possibilities must be followed:
1) If one of the two courses is passed (7.5 ECTS), Environment,
Society and Development (NIGK17008U) must be passed.
2) If none of the two courses are passed (0 ECTS), Environment,
Society and Development (NIGK17008U) + a restricted elective
subject element (7.5 ECTS) from the specialisation in
Environment, Society and Development must be passed.
Restricted elective subject element
“Part 1” was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
“Part 2” was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Geoinformatics
- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
- Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
Process Studies and Field
Techniques (NGEA09055U),
7.5 ECTS
Final Availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2017/18
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Restricted Elective Course
The course was a restricted elective course in the academic years
2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 on the following specialisations:
- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
- Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
Remote Sensing of the Bio-
Geosphere (Part 1)
(NIGK14045U), 7.5 ECTS
+
Remote Sensing of the Bio-
Geosphere (Part 2)
(NIGK14046U), 7.5 ECTS
Final availability
“Part 1” + “Part 2” were offered for the last time in the academic year
2016/17 and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Compulsory subject element
The course “Part 1” was compulsory in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Geoinformatics
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Students following “Part 1” as a compulsory subject element of the
specialisation in Geoinformatics 2015/16 and 2016/17 must replace the
course as follows:
- The course is equivalent to Remote Sensing of the Bio-
Geosphere (NIGK17010U), 7.5 ECTS
Restricted elective subject element
The course “Part 1” was restricted elective in the academic years
2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
- Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
- Environment, Society and Development
The course “Part 2” was restricted elective in the academic years
2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Geoinformatics
- Dynamic Geomorphology – Processes and Landscapes
- Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
- Environment, Society and Development
Remote Sensing Seminar and
Project work (NIGK14040U),
7.5 ECTS
Final availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Restricted elective subject element
The course was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Geoinformatics
- Environment, Society and Development
Rural-Urban Connections in
the Global South
(NIGK13018U), 7.5 ECTS
Final availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Restricted elective subject element
The course was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Environment, Society and Development
- Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
Rural Livelihoods,
Vulnerability and Adaptation
(NGEK10026U), 7.5 ECTS
Final availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Restricted elective subject element
The course was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Environment, Society and Development
Spatial Analysis
(NIGK14038U), 7.5 ECTS
Final availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Restricted elective subject element
The course was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Geoinformatics
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- Environment, Society and Development
- Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
Stable Isotope Geochemistry
(NIGK15026U), 7.5 ECTS
Final availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2016/17
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Restricted elective subject element
The course was restricted elective in the academic years 2015/16 and
2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Global Environmental Soil Science and Climate Changes
Thematic Course:
Interdisciplinary Land Use
and Natural Resource
Management
(LFKK10246U), 15 ECTS
The course is identical to NIFK18003U Thematic Course:
Interdisciplinary Land Use and Natural Resource Management, 15
ECTS.
Final availability
The course was offered for the last time in the academic year 2017/18
and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2018/19.
Restricted elective subject element
The course was a restricted elective course in the academic years
2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 on the following specialisation:
- Environment, Society and Development
Transformations of Cities and
Landscapes (Part 1):
Globalisation and Local
strategies (NIGK14041U),
7.5 ECTS
+
Transformations of Cities and
Landscapes (Part 2):
Globalisation and Local
Strategies (NIGK14042U),
7.5 ECTS
Final availability
“Part 1” + “Part 2” were offered for the last time in the academic year
2016/17 and a third exam is offered in the academic year 2017/18.
Compulsory subject element
The courses “Part 1” and “Part 2” were compulsory in the academic
years 2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisation:
- Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
Students following the courses “Part 1” + “Part 2” as compulsory
subject elements can replace the courses in different ways. One of the
following possibilities must be followed:
1) If one of the two courses is passed (7.5 ECTS), Transformation
of Cities and Landscapes: Globalisation and Local Strategies
(NIGK17015U) must be passed.
2) If none of the two courses are passed (0 ECTS), Transformation
of Cities and Landscapes: Globalisation and Local Strategies
(NIGK17015U) + a restricted elective subject element (7.5
ECTS) from the specialisation in Transformation of Cities and
Landscapes must be passed.
Restricted elective subject element
The course “Part 1” was restricted elective in the academic years
2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Geoinformatics
- Environment, Society and Development
The course “Part 2” was restricted elective in the academic years
2015/16 and 2016/17 on the following specialisations:
- Environment, Society and Development
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Appendix 3 Description of objectives for the thesis
After completing the thesis, the student should have:
Knowledge about:
Advanced theories and methodologies of the geographical field of study
Scientific problems within the study programme’s subject areas and the student’s
field(s) of specialisation.
A suitable combination of methodologies/theories based on international research for
use in his/her work with the problem formulation.
A critical approach to natural, environmental or societal structures and changes and the
process-related and spatial aspects of such changes.
Skills in/to:
Take a scientific, problem-oriented and critical approach to geographically relevant
issues within aspects of the nature, the environment or society.
Work at a high scientific level within the geographical field of study and the student’s
field(s) of specialisation.
Apply and critically evaluate theories/methodologies, including their applicability and
limitations.
Assess the extent to which the production and interpretation of findings/material depend
on the theory/methodology chosen and the delimitation chosen.
Discuss academic issues arising from the thesis.
Draw conclusions in a clear and academic manner in relation to the problem
formulation and, more generally, considering the topic and the subject area.
Discuss and communicate the academic and social significance, if any, of the thesis
based on ethical principles.
Competences in/to:
Initiating and performing academic work in a research context.
Identifying, proposing and preparing proposals to solving complex geographical
problems in terms of theory, methodology and empiricism based on independently
acquired knowledge at a high academic level.
Integrating, discussing and putting into perspective theoretical, methodological and
empirical choices, for example demonstrating reflective and critical thinking about the
choices made and the possibilities and limitations of science in relation to a specific
problem.
Solving complex problems and carry out development assignments in a work context.