NGEM01 This course is compulsory for taking exam in the master programs of Physical Geography. The degree thesis is an independent performed project. Course content As a student, you choose the subject together with a supervisor. Usually, the subject is related to current research at the department. It can also be done in cooperation with other institutes outside the university, organisations or c

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NGEN01 Course contents In this course, you will learn about the climate system and climate models. You will then use modelling scenarios to study global and regional climate change and their potential effects on e.g.: hydrology ecosystems and ecosystem processes biodiversity biogeography extreme events the cryosphere atmospheric chemistry the oceans Methods of detecting climate change are also cov

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NGEN42 Course contents Simulation models are important tools in the environmental area, where they are used to provide input to environmental policy decisions and planning. In the research context, models are used to describe and improve our understanding of complex systems. This course deals with some of the various types of process-oriented models applied in ecosystem and environmental research,

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NGEN25 / EXTQ05 Course contentsThe course starts with geometric data structures that are used at storing and processing of geographic information in both 2D and 3D. This component also contains a description of spatial concepts, particularly topological relations. The second part of the course treats the basic algorithms in GIS for vector, raster and network representations. The theoretical parts

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NGEN26 / EXTN10 Course content In this course, you will explore theoretical and practical concepts of Web GIS (Internet GIS). From a theoretical perspective, you will study the advantages and techniques for publishing, visualizing, and accessing maps on the Internet. You will delve into the architecture of Web GIS/Web mapping systems, markup languages such as HTML, XML, SVG, and GML. Additionally,

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NGEN24 The purpose of the course is to give in-depth knowledge of and skills in digital satellite remote sensing in studies of the earth’s environment and the ways in which it is affected by humans.Course contentAmong others, you will be learning the basic physical principles and terminology in remote sensing, and get an overview of satellites and sensor systems. Furthermore the course will cover

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NGEN23 / EXTN75 The overarching aim of the course is that the student should acquire basic knowledge and understanding of the principles behind spatial analysis in different applications within physical geography. Course content The course aims to equip students with fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the methods of spatial analysis. Topics covered include correlations (rela

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NGEN22 / EXTN70 In this course, students will explore theoretical and practical concepts of geographical databases including design, implementation and usage of geographical databases. The course starts with general database terminologies and then concentrates on steps for design and implementation of a geographical database including: requirement analysis conceptual modelling internal modelling a

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Defoliating insectsInsect attacks can be dynamic events by defoliating insects where trees usually survive the attack and sometimes refoliate later in the growing season. An example is the sub-arctic birch forest in northern Sweden that are attacked by defoliating birch moth larvae with cycles of 9-10 years.Beetle outbreaks following disturbanceThe spruce bark beetle Ips typographus is an economic

https://www.nateko.lu.se/research/ecosystems-functioning-dynamics-and-ecology/insect-disturbances - 2025-05-11

Seasonal changes and spring sensititvityTree species naturally occurring in central and northern Europe have the ability to acclimatize to seasonal changes in temperature, and can therefore tolerate very low temperatures during winter. However when trees start to deharden during spring, their sensitivity to sudden temperature backlashes increases.Effects on forest standsEven one or a few spring ba

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This project is finished.Monitoring water and carbon cycling in African ecosystemsWhereas fluxes of CO2 and water vapor between vegetation and the atmosphere have been studied extensively throughout Europe and North America, there exists much less data from Africa. To increase our knowledge and understanding of the water and carbon cycles in African ecosystems, especially when it comes to the depe

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This prohject is finished. The study wass carried out at Risø National Laboratory, Roskilde, Denmark and was run under an EU financed Marie Curie Individual Intra-European Fellowship during 2006 to 2010.Assessment of carbon cycling and greenhouse gases by WUEIn this project, a novel approach to assess net stand carbon uptake is used. The approach has an interdisciplinary character as it introduces

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In many of the northern ecosystems, temperature is a strongly regulating factor of vegetation activity. During the warm summer activity and productivity are high, whereas during the cooler winter the vegetation activity is lower. In semi arid Africa, however, it is water availability, not temperature, that is the main regulating factor. Monitoring the vegetation productivityDuring photosynthesis p

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Terrestrial ecosystems at high latitudes will see significant climate change within coming decades. This will have significant impacts on many characteristics of natural ecosystems such as those associated with the presence/absence of permafrost. Climate and ecosystems at northern latitudesNorthern land areas are influencing and interacting in many ways with the climate system. Snow cover and the

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Aquatic ecosystems now undergo some of the biggest and fastest changes of the last thousands of years. Many changes are connected to human-induced loadings of organic matter, inorganic nutrients and trace elements to inland and coastal waters. Natural stream-lake network has been significantly altered by dam constructions, ditching and water diversion for irrigation purposes. In addition, rising c

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Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference? Our BSc program in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science focuses on ecosystems, environmental modeling and management. With a mix of engaging courses, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed for a meaningful career in environmental science. Entry requirementsTo study with us you need to fulfil the general entry require

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We have several different master's programmes with different specializations. All our master's programs comprise 120 credits, corresponding to two years of full-time studies.Master´s programmes at our departmentMaster´s programme in Physical Geography and Ecosystem ScienceThe program gives you an in-depth knowledge base in the physical geography subjects and several opportunities for specializatio

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Our Master´s programme in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science offers a deeper knowledge in working with advanced technical information and complex issues within the area of environmental and climate change. Eligibility Bachelor's degree representing 180 ECTS in scientific or technical subjects. When you are accepted as a student to the programme, you are guaranteed a place on all courses on c

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The Master´s programme in GIS and Remote sensing prepares you for work in governmental bodies and private organisations as well as for research. The courses cover a wide range of areas in the field of geomatics including geographic information systems (GIS), geodesy, remote sensing and computer science. EligibilityBachelor´s degree representing 180 ECTS in scientific or technical subjects, includi

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Full distance learning programme The Master´s programme in Geographical Information Science is a distance learning master´s programme that you may study at half time or full time pace, 120 ECTS. If you want to learn how to analyse, simulate and present spatial phenomena with use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), then this is the master's programme for you.Programme overviewAs a student on

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