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KLAIPËDA UNIVERSITY |
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
Qualification awarded
Level of qualification
University studies, First cycle, undergraduate (Bachelor)
Specific admission requirements
Minimum access requirements: Secondary
Minimum access qualification degree:
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal)
Study subjects or parts thereof, corresponding to formal and subject requirements of selected study programme, may be included to individuals who graduated, studied or are presently studying at institutions of higher education in Lithuania or other countries, accredited in accordance with Lithuanian higher education curriculum, and who want to continue their studies at the University at the same or inferior cycle or studies of other studies programmes.
Profile of the programme
The Bachelor of Physical Geography and Oceanography study program is able to interpret physical (especially marine) and social phenomena and processes, assess their states and interactions, is able to practically apply professional knowledge, oceanographic, hydrometric, meteorological, and other research methods. While studying, he gets to know the environment by applying the most advanced technologies from drones to satellite image analysis. Also acquires skills that allow the application of mathematical methods in aquatic and terrestrial environment research, has experience in using information technologies and team working skills. Upon selecting the pedagogical study module, one can additionally acquire the qualification of a geography teacher. Students are provided with knowledge in the fields of geography, oceanography, hydrology, geology, geodesy, environmental engineering, environmental protection, cartography, climatology, meteorology, etc., as well as the ability to apply mathematical and geo-informational (GIS) and environmental remote sensing methods. A lot of attention in the studies is given to the geographical knowledge of the World and European seas, and practical works. Students gain knowledge in field practices near rivers and lagoons, performing oceanographic research on the Baltic Sea coast and the Curonian Lagoon, and also have the opportunity to do internships at universities and institutions in Europe or other countries.
Key learning outcomes
1. Knowledge and understanding
2. Intellectual abilities
3. Practical abilities and skills
4. General transferable abilities and skills
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
Bachelors of Physical sciences are able to interpret natural, climatic and social phenomena and can apply this knowledge in practice while working in Lithuanian and European nature protection departments and other environmental protection institutions, hydrometeorological services, safe navigation hydrography units. The possibility to additionally choose a pedagogical study module during studies allows one to work in schools as a teacher. It is also possible to continue studies at a master's degree.
Access to further studies
Access to the second cycle studies
Course structure diagram with credits
1 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meteorology Basics (P000B184) | 6 |
| 2 | Introduction to programming and data analysis (P000B262) | 5 |
| 3 | Introduction to the Social Economic Geography (S000B682) | 6 |
| 4 | Introduction to Physics (P000B101) | 5 |
| 5 | Higher Mathematics (P001B005) | 5 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 30 |
2 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of Geographic Discoveries and Ideas (S000B696) | 4 |
| 2 | Natural Field Practice (P000B185) | 3 |
| 3 | Geodesy (P000B016) | 5 |
| 4 | Environmental Chemistry (B000B517) | 6 |
| 5 | General Geology (P000B279) | 6 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 2 | 6 |
| Total: | 30 |
3 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geography of Lithuania (P000B150) | 3 |
| 2 | Geospheres and Physical Processes (S000B712) | 6 |
| 3 | Geographic Information Systems (P000B199) | 5 |
| 4 | Aquatic Bioresources (B000B519) | 5 |
| 5 | Elective Subject | 4 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 3.1 | 3 |
| 7 | Elective Study Subject 3.2 | 3 |
| Total: | 29 |
4 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydrology (P000B013) | 6 |
| 2 | Climatology (P000B274) | 4 |
| 3 | Geographical Research Methods (P000B281) | 4 |
| 4 | Hydrological Practice (P000B286) | 5 |
| 5 | Maritime Cultural Heritage (P000B298) | 5 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 4 | 6 |
| Total: | 30 |
5 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statistics in Geosciences (P000B257) | 5 |
| 2 | Coastal Processes (P000B106) | 5 |
| 3 | Applied Hydrology (P000B105) | 3 |
| 4 | Subjects of the Main Field of Study or Pedagogical Studies Module | 17 |
| Total: | 30 |
6 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remote Sensing Methods (P000B241) | 6 |
| 2 | Oceanography (P000B267) | 6 |
| 3 | Oceanography Practice (P000B282) | 5 |
| 4 | Applied practice of hydrology (P000B287) | 8 |
| 5 | Geosystemic Course Work (P000B291) | 5 |
| Total: | 30 |
7 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basics of Synoptic Meteorology (Marine) (P000B063) | 5 |
| 2 | General practice (P000B273) | 7 |
| 3 | Pollution from ships and preventive measures (P000B277) | 8 |
| 4 | Geomorphology (P000B284) | 6 |
| 5 | Basics for thesis preparation (P000B285) | 3 |
| Total: | 29 |
8 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apprenticeship (P000B032) | 5 |
| 2 | Bachelor's Thesis (P000B046) | 16 |
| 3 | Maritime Law and the Blue Economy (P000B231) | 5 |
| 4 | Hydrobiology (B260B001) | 5 |
| Total: | 31 |
Elective Subject
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEAM theory and practice (P000B278) | 4 |
| 2 | Hydrodynamics (P000B029) | 4 |
| 3 | Ecological Monitoring and Pollution Control (B000B337) | 4 |
| 4 | Environmental Engineering (P000B174) | 4 |
| 5 | Hydromechanics (T220B001) | 4 |
| 6 | Cartography Basics (marine) (P000B179) | 4 |
Subjects of the Main Field of Study or Pedagogical Studies Module
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydrographic Survey (Inland) (P000B272) | 7 |
| 2 | Hydrological Forecast (P000B108) | 5 |
| 3 | Geochemistry (P000B071) | 5 |
| 4 | Educational Modeling and Organization (With Practicum) (S000B940) | 6 |
| 5 | Special Pedagogy and Psychology (S000B08W) | 5 |
| 6 | Development of Critical and Reflective Thinking (S000B09M) | 6 |
Elective Study Subject 1
| Course | ECTS |
|---|
Elective Study Subject 2
| Course | ECTS |
|---|
Elective Study Subject 3.1
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish A2 (1) (H490B003) | 3 |
| 2 | German A1 (1) (H530B001) | 3 |
| 3 | Swedish Language A1 (1) (H580B014) | 3 |
| 4 | Norwegian A1 (1) (H580B046) | 3 |
| 5 | Family Pedagogy (S000B373) | 3 |
| 6 | Leisure Physical Activity (S000B984) | 3 |
| 7 | Professional Pedagogy (S280B012) | 3 |
| 8 | Rhetoric (H000B122) | 3 |
| 9 | Media Edication: Dezinformation and Propaganda (S265B176) | 3 |
| 10 | The future trends of sustainable development (S190B108) | 3 |
| 11 | Climate geopolitics (S000B11R) | 3 |
| 12 | English Language B2 (1) (H570B102) | 3 |
| 13 | English Language C1 (1) (H570B100) | 3 |
| 14 | Russian language A2 (1) (H595B003) | 3 |
| 15 | Prospects for Water Transport (T003B086) | 3 |
| 16 | English Language B1 (1) (H570B118) | 3 |
| 17 | Russian language A1 (1) (H595B001) | 3 |
| 18 | Spanish lenguage A1 (1) (H490B001) | 3 |
Elective Study Subject 3.2
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sustainable Smart City (T002B119) | 3 |
| 2 | Russian language B1 (1) (H595B005) | 3 |
| 3 | Russian language B2 (1) (H595B041) | 3 |
| 4 | German A2 (1) (H530B100) | 3 |
| 5 | German B1 (1) (H530B043) | 3 |
| 6 | Public Health (B000B049) | 3 |
| 7 | Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics (H315B004) | 3 |
| 8 | Music Therapy (S000B01N) | 3 |
| 9 | Ethics (H000B272) | 3 |
| 10 | Philosophy (H001B001) | 3 |
| 11 | Lithuanian for Academic Purposes (H592B078) | 3 |
| 12 | Civil safety (T000B255) | 3 |
Elective Study Subject 4
| Course | ECTS |
|---|
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The University applies cumulative grading in order to ensure objective evaluation, active students’ participation during the semester and their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Cumulative grading final evaluation consists of interim course assignments (test, individual work, paper, laboratory work defence, and etc.) and final exam grades. If the student fails the interim course assignments and does not make to transition grade−minimal grade of determined interim course assessments−he is not allowed to take the final exam. Each study programme is completed by defending final thesis (project) and (or) taking final exams.
A ten-point grading system is used at the University. Knowledge is assessed in the following marks
| Pass/fail system | KU grade* | Definition |
| Pass | 10 (excellent) | excellent performance, outstanding knowledge and skills |
| 9 (very good) | strong performance, good knowledge and skills | |
| 8 (good) | above the average performance, knowledge and skills | |
| 7 (highly satisfactory) | average performance, knowledge and skills with unessential shortcomings | |
| 6 (satisfactory) | below average performance, knowledge and skills with substantial shortcomings | |
| 5 (sufficient) | knowledge and skills meet minimum criteria | |
| Fail | 4, 3, 2, 1 (insufficient) | knowledge and skills do not meet minimum criteria / below minimum criteria |
Graduation requirements
Undergraduate and master student’s knowledge, skills and abilities, indicated in the study programme description, are examined and evaluated during the public defence of his Final thesis. Final thesis by its nature can be scientific research or scientific-applied. Final thesis is analytical work based on independent scientific or applied research. A Bachelor’s thesis comprises 12 credits; Master’s thesis comprises 30 credits in the study programme of 120 credits or 24 credits in the study programme of 90 credits. Final thesis and its defence is to demonstrate student’s creativity and the ability to critically evaluate theoretical and practical innovations, as well as others’ previously carried out researches and their results; to indicate student’s knowledge in social and commercial environment, legislation, and financial capacity; to show information sourcing and its qualified analysis skills, computational methods and specialized software and general-purpose information technologies using skills, as well as the ability to clearly and correctly orally or in written present their research results and (or) product designed to different audiences.
Final thesis is defended publicly in front of the Study Field Qualification Committee approved by the Rector. All members of the Qualification Committee evaluate the final thesis and its defence in separate grades in ten-point grading system. Weighted coefficient of defended grade is up to 0.2. The final grade is the arithmetic average of the grades given by the Qualification Committee members, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Mode of study
Full-time
Programme director or equivalent
Dr. Toma Dabulevièienë