Undergraduate Course: Environmental Problems and Issues (EASC10049)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Earth Science |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
PART 1: Atmospheric Processes
- Global warming:
- Stratospheric ozone depletion
- Pollution at the Earth's surface
PART 2: Estuarine Processes
Physical and biogeochemical processes occurring in estuaries, and how these interact to control the cycling and fate of natural and contaminant materials.
PART 3: Natural Seismic and Climatic Hazards
The mechanisms and consequences of seismic and climatic hazards
PART 4: Environmental Issues facing Coral Reefs
The science behind: coral bleaching, impacts of changing seawater CO2; eutrophication; pathogens in reef systems; plagues; controls on species diversity; species composition and relative abundance on reefs at different spatial and temporal scales; phase shifts in the reef ecosystem (2 lectures).
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Times and days may vary.
Weeks 2-9. Seminars scheduled for Weeks 4, 7 & 9 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 1:30 | 3 x 8 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| This course deals with the current state of the Earth and the role of geosciences by developing a detailed understanding of the interactions between Man&©s activities and natural cycles. It has been broken into 4 themes that are intended to complement other EG4 courses as well as to permit students to pursue in-depth, critical studies of processes within the context of specific problems and case studies which give the course a professional context. By examining a range of real-life problems with inherent unpredictability, the student will gain an appreciation of the ways in which processes interact within different settings. The course is particularly concerned with familiarising students with the interface between geosciences and other science disciplines in tackling environmental problems. Student seminars based on topics set from each of the themes, and Group Projects will provide the student with experience in consolidating and critically assessing information and making formal presentations with accompanying discussion, to informed audiences. |
Assessment Information
| 1 hr 30 min exam |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Greg Cowie
Tel: (0131 6)50 8502
Email: Dr.Greg.Cowie@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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