Earth Sciences and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources

Program Overview

The Earth Sciences and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources (ESSMER) program provides a comprehensive understanding of Earth's surface environment and its interactions. Students develop skills in data analysis, resource management, and sustainability, preparing them for careers in environmental science, geology, resource management, and related fields. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, combining Earth Sciences with concepts of sustainability and resource management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Earth Sciences and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources

Overview:

The BSc program Earth Sciences and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources (ESSMER) is an interdisciplinary science major with a strong focus on phenomena and processes occurring at or near the Earth's surface. Our students develop a holistic understanding of the system Earth, anthropogenic interaction with its land, atmosphere, oceans and biosphere, and management of environmental resources, including water, soils, biological and energy resources, and minerals. The ESSMER program is based on a solid foundation in science disciplines and uses key methodological tools and concepts from Earth Sciences and data management combined with the concepts of sustainability and resource management.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's surface environment and its interacting land masses, oceans, atmosphere, and biosphere.
• To develop students' skills in analyzing and interpreting data related to environmental issues.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage environmental resources sustainably.

Outline:

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Earth Sciences (7.5 CP)
• Environmental Systems and Global Change (7.5 CP)
• Microeconomics (7.5 CP)
• Macroeconomics (7.5 CP)

Year 2

• Geochemistry of Environmental Systems (7.5 CP)
• Physics of Planet Earth (7.5 CP)
• Natural Resources and Hazards (7.5 CP)
• Advanced Field Laboratories (7.5 CP)
• Finance and Sustainable Management of Natural Risks (5 CP)
• Sustainability and Infrastructure Investments (5 CP)
• Economics of Environmental Resources (5 CP)

Year 3

• Internship / Start-up and Career Skills Module (15 CP)
• Specialization modules (30 CP)
• Bachelor thesis (15 CP)

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module, but may include:

• Exams
• Essays
• Presentations
• Projects
• Fieldwork

Teaching:

The ESSMER program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Fieldwork
• Laboratory work

Careers:

Graduates of the ESSMER program are well-prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Environmental science
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Hydrology
• Meteorology
• Oceanography
• Resource management
• Sustainability
• Teaching