Petrology
Summary
Petrology is a basic course in geology. Rocks contain a great deal of information, and the task of a petrologist is to unravel and interpret that information which can be used to investigate the historical and geological evolution of the Earth.
The course provides basic knowledge of petrology, which is the study of the origin of rocks. Lectures are combined with fieldwork.
About
The course provides basic knowledge of igneous and metamorphic petrology, i.e. the origin of rocks. Petrology is a basic course in the field of geology.
Among other things, the course focuses on teaching:
- nomenclature
- rock texture
- field properties
- phase diagram for major minerals
- petrography
The course is part of the Bachelor’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.
Teaching
The teaching includes
- lectures
- lab work with microscopy
- field work
Language of instruction: English
The teaching is carried out by dedicated teachers who are researchers in the field. The course has a strong research and labour market connection, which you as a student will benefit from.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires completion of the course GVG210 Mineralogy or equivalent and at least 60 credits in the main field of Earth Sciences. Students with equivalent qualifications can, after review and approval, be admitted to the course.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
If you study Earth Science, you have good career opportunities both in Sweden and abroad. You can choose to work in industry, as a consultant, project manager or in public administration.
Our former students work, for example, with natural resource management, environmental issues and urban planning, you also have great opportunities to focus on the particular area you are interested in.
Facilities
The Department of Earth Sciences' premises are located in central Gothenburg on Campus Medicinareberget. We are located in the Natrium building, which was inaugurated in 2023 and has state-of-the-art labs and lecture halls. Natrium brings together students and researchers in the Natural Science fields of Biology, Molecular biology, Chemistry, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences and Conservation.
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Exchange opportunities
If you are studying Earth Science at the University of Gothenburg, there are good opportunities for exchange studies during your studies. This is often seen as a good asset when applying for jobs, as many jobs require international collaboration.
We have over 100 agreements within Erasmus and other exchange programs with universities around the world, both within and outside Europe.
