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DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2008/2009
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Geology (BSc)
Degree Type: Single Honours
POS Code: S0531
UCAS Code: F600
NYT Course S L CT
1 Earth Dynamics N 8 20
Earth Surface Systems N 8 20
Introduction to Geophysics† N 8 20
Further courses* A-Q 8 60
2 Mineralogy and Petrology N 8 20
Sedimentology A N 8 20
History of Life†† N 8 20
Further courses* A-Q 8 60
3 Field Skills for Geologists N 9 10
Geology 3rd Year Field Courses N 9 10
Global Tectonics N 9 10
Structural Geology N 9 10
Sedimentology B N 9 10
Dynamic Stratigraphy N 9 10
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology N 9 10
Chemical Geology N 9 10
FOUR OF:
  Quaternary Environmental Change N 9 10
  Aquatic Systems N 9 10
  Metamorphic and Structural Geology N 9 10
  Igneous Petrogenesis N 9 10
  Mathematical Methods for Geophysicists N 9 10
  Hydrocarbons N 9 10
  Palaeontology N 9 10
  Ore Mineralogy and Petrology N 9 10
  Hydrogeology 1 N 9 10
  Eroding Landscapes: Fluvial Processes N 10 10
  Eroding Landscapes: Hill Slope Processes N 10 10
4 Geology Dissertation N 10 40
Earth Evolution A N 10 20
Earth Evolution B N 10 20
Geology Synoptic Practical Examination N 10 10
Geology Field, Laboratory and Practical Techniques N 10 10
Transferable Skills for Earth Scientists N 10 10
Further course in Earth Science * N 10 10
† Introduction to Geophysics will be taken in Year 2 for students entering Year 2 for 2008/09 only. Students entering Year 1 in 2008/09 will take it in Year 1, from 2008/09 onwards.
†† History of Life will be taken in year 2 for students entering Year 2 in 2009/10.
* A booklet giving details of appropriate course combinations will be given to students to facilitate advance planning. Earth Modelling and Prediction (U04033) will be required for students with a D grade at A-level Maths, or a C Grade at Higher Maths.
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