Module Code

ARC

Module Title

Seminar in Arctic Glaciology

Module Coordinator

A. Humbert

Modul Status

Optional

Objectives

After successful completion of the course, students will have acquired

1. an understanding of
• the components of the cryosphere in the Northern hemisphere
• the large scale dynamics of the Greenland Ice Sheet and its recent changes
• surface mass balance of ice sheet, ice caps and glaciers in the Arctic
2. experience in
   • carrying out literature study of a specific topic
   • preparing and performing a scientific presentation
   • moderating a class room discussion

Content

In this seminar we will study the cryosphere in the Northern hemisphere, including the major Greenland Ice Sheet, the ice cap and tidewater glaciers of Svalbard, the former Barents Sea Ice Sheet, Norwegian Glaciers, the largest Swedish glacier, as well as ice glacier dynamics in Iceland, Canada and ice shelf dynamics in the Canadian Arctic.

Language

English

Directed Study Time

• Lectures 15 hrs
• Practical exercises 15 hrs

Prerequisites

The seminar is open to advanced Masters and PhD students that participated in the course ICE1 or have acquired elsewhere knowledge in glaciology.ICE1

Recommended Semester

1 or 2

Assessment

• Presentation and term paper

ECTS Credit Points

3 CP

Duration

1 semester

Literature

Detailed literature list will be given during the seminar to each participant according to the chosen topic.