ES2003 Dynamic Earth: Earth Surface Processes
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Semester 2
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
30
SCQF level
SCQF level 8
Planned timetable
Lecture: 10.00 am - 11.00 am Tue, Thu and 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Mon. Practical 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm Mon
Module coordinator
Dr N Allison
Module Staff
Dr Rob Wilson, Dr Luke Bridgestock, Dr James Barnet
Module description
This module focuses on the low temperature processes that occur in the outer envelopes of the Earth, including land-atmosphere interactions, geomicrobiology and oceanography. You will explore the relationships between these processes and their impact on environment and climate. You will study how stable isotopes can be used to reconstruct past environments and to interrogate surface processes. A key component of this course will be fieldwork to develop a range of skills in environmental monitoring.
Relationship to other modules
Pre-requisites
BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS ES2001
Assessment pattern
2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
Re-assessment
2-hour Written Examination = 80%, Coursework = 20%, No Re-assessment if Coursework mark is less than 4
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
3 x 1-hour lectures and 1 x 2-hour laboratory per week; 9 hours of tutorials and 40 hours fieldwork over the semester.
Scheduled learning hours
99
Guided independent study hours
201