Undergraduate Course: Earth Evolution B (EASC10006)
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 |
20 |
Home subject area |
Earth Science |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The course consists of a series of 24 thematic lectures primarily relating to "Solid Earth Processes". The course develops understanding of magmatic and metamorphic processes including an evlation of the Archaen. The course includes a component on the origin and evolution of life and exceptional faunas. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The main learning outcome of this course is a knowledge that integrates the magmatic, structural, metamorphic, sedimentary and geophysical features and concepts reflecting the operation of major tectonic processes and environments on Earth. Appreciation for the relative roles of periodic, cyclical and irreversible processes in shaping the Earth through time as well as enhancement of transferable skills in written and oral format is anticipated. Earth Evolution B differs from Earth Evolution A by providing a deep-level, hard-rock-orientated view of the Earth as well as a discussion of the origin and evolution of life and an introduction to planetary geology. Students are actively encouraged to extensively read around the subject and will therefore be able to offer professional level insights as well as being able to critically review and consolidate knowledge. In the exam assessment students apply their knowledge in ways not directly addressed during the course and display an ability to solve professional level problems with originality and creativity. |
Assessment Information
3 hour exam, 3 questions of 60 minutes |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Thorvaldur Thordarson
Tel:
Email: thor.thordarson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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