1. Dep. of Physical Geography and ecosystem science Master Programmes STARTING FALL 2015

2. 5 PROGRAMMES Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis Helena Eriksson Geomatics Helena Eriksson Atmospheric Science and Biogeochemical Cycles Harry Lankreijer Geo-information Science and Earth Observation and Management (GEM) Petter Pilesjö Geographical Information Systems (iGEON) David Tenenbaum

3. REQUIREMENTS (to start) Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis: A scientific first level degree comprising at least 180 higher education credits in physical geography, geology, geoscience, biology/ecology, physics, agronomy, forestry, environmental science or the equivalent, or a foreign degree with an equivalent/similar specialisation. English 6/English Course B. Geomatics: A first-cycle degree in Science or Engineering of at least 180 higher education credits is required. Examples of relevant scientific first-cycle degrees are Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography, Mathematics or Computer Science. From technical colleges, specialisations in land surveying, community planning, civil engineering, ecosystems analysis or similar are relevant. English 6/English Course B. ABS: A scientific first level degree in Physical Geography or Physics or the equivalent, comprising at least 180 higher education credits, is required for admission to the programme. There are specific admission requirements for individual courses on the programme. English 6/English Course B.

4. No Bachelor degree yet? Courses at Master level (advanced courses) as ”stand alone” courses (req. 90 credits) Why? BE AWARE!!! No guarantee that you will be admitted to courses Tell your study advisor if you plan to do this!

5. REQUIREMENTS (to graduate) General The Bachelor’s degree Courses corresponding to 120 credits At least 45 credits of advanced courses within the relevant subject No more than 30 credits at basic level Specific courses that are required for each programme

6. Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis Climate Change and its impact on the environment NGEN01 Ecosystem Modeling NGEN02 Global Ecosystem Dynamics NGEN03 Ecosystem Hydrology NGEN10 or Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08 Greenhouse Gases and the Carbon Cycle NGEN04 Master Thesis Project Optional Year 1 Year 2 Focus: broad or specialised - many options Main subjects: Environmental and Climate Science, Ecosystems Analysis, Biogeophysics, Methods in Environmental Analysis, GIS and Remote Sensing, Geomorphology... Alternative

7. Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis Climate Change and its impact on the environment NGEN01 Ecosystem Modeling NGEN02 Global Ecosystem Dynamics NGEN03 Ecosystem Hydrology NGEN10 Greenhouse Gases and the Carbon Cycle NGEN04 Master Thesis Project Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08 Master Thesis project Year 1 Year 2 Alternative in order to take both Ecosystem Hydrology and Satellite Remote Sensing courses

8. Geomatics Geographical information systems NGEA11 Geographical information systems NGEA12 Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08 Master Thesis Project NGEM01 Internet GIS NGEN07and Algorithms in GIS NGEN06 Year 1 Year 2 Main focus: GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, storage of data (spatial database technology), treatment of data (fundamental algorithms), distribution of data (web services), visualization... Specific course requirements Alternative Spatial Analysis NGEN11 and Geographical Databases NGEN12 Programming for applications in geomatics, physical geography and ecosystem science, NGEN13

9. Geomatics Programming for applications in geomatics, physical geography and ecosystem science, NGEN13 Spatial Analysis NGEN11 and Geographical Databases NGEN12 Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08 Master Thesis Project Optional Year 1 Year 2 Alternative for those who already studied GIS corresponding to 30 credits Specific course requirements Internet GIS NGEN07 and Algorithms in GIS NGEN06 Optional

10. Atmospheric Sciences and Biogeochemical Cycles Climate Change and its impact on the environment NGEN01 Ecosystem Modeling NGEN02 Global Ecosystem Dynamics NGEN03 Ecosystem Hydrology NGEN10 or Satellite Remote Sensing NGEN08 Greenhouse Gases and the Carbon Cycle NGEN04 Master Thesis Project Optional Year 1 Year 2 Focus: Specialised – research oriented Main subjects: depend on specialisation

11. Change of plans? What if you wish to quit half way through? One-year master possible within Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science Requirements: 30 credits within the subject area Master thesis project in 30 credits