Geography B: Physical Geography (GG0107)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : GEO-1-GG0107

The course will provide a foundation level of knowledge of several key components of the earth system (atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere). The systems concept will underpin this, with an emphasis on interactions between the different subsystems and an introduction to the human impact on these. The significance of spatial and temporal scale will be introduced.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Lunch if out all day on project work.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Geography, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Other subject areas

Environmental Courses, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2006	11:10	12:00	Lecture Theatre, George Square Theatre	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	11:10	12:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Also 4 tutorials and 3 computer practicals.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students should be equipped to: recognise the scope of physical geography; understand the key processes driving the earth-atmosphere system and the shaping of landscapes; appreciate the nature and significance of change in these systems and the recent role of human activity; abstract and synthesise information from a variety of sources; develop and present reasoned arguments in both oral and written presentations.

Assessment Information

Degree assessment: Project (1500 words) 30%; Exam (2 questions in 2 hours) 70%. Students will be required to pass the exam in order to pass the course. Class assessment: Tutorial exercises; Computer practicals.