The course gives you a basic understanding of plate tectonics, the large-scale structure of the Earth, earthquakes and the shape and rotation of the Earth. Outline for distance course: This is a web-based distance course with live lectures at Zoom in the evening (not mandatory). Compulsory assignments and take-home examinations are submitted via an online learning platform. A compulsory student seminar will be held via Zoom. Communication between students and teachers takes place via the online learning platform.