This programme option covers two scientific areas: Geomorphology and Geomatics.
- Geomorphology is the science of how the Earth's surface has developed and how it is influenced and developed by climate-controlled processes. Here you will immerse yourself in the development, mapping and interpretation of landforms, quaternary geology and glacial geology.
- Geomatics is the study of how spatial information is processed and handled digitally, of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
Both geomorphology and geomatics focus mainly, but not exclusively, on areas that are or have been characterized by glaciations, and include landforms and processes controlled by current glaciers and permafrost. We use geomatics to solve issues related to geomorphology, glaciology, hydrology and geophysics.
In this programme option, you may use field observations and/or remote sensing from data collected by drones, satellites, GPS equipment or terrestrial laser scanner. You can use numerical analysis of these data to solve scientific issues. We emphasize knowledge of computations and programming so that you can use and further develop numerical models, for an example model landscape evolution models.
Data analysis and presentation of information using digital maps are very useful in a number of societal issues and is, therefore, an attractive skill for the workforce.
The study provides a solid foundation for further doctoral education (PhD).