Undergraduate Course: Glacial Processes and Geomorphology (GEGR10075)
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 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Geography |
Other subject area |
Environmental Courses |
| Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/geography/Honours/U02874/ |
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| Course description |
To provide an understanding of the processes which create glacial landscapes and to show how this can contribute to the understanding of the global environment. In terms of transferable skills, students will be encouraged to read widely, think innovatively, write concisely, present oral critiques clearly and solve a field problem. |
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: 0 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Glaciological theory; how to link theory with landforms; how best to bridge the classroom/fieldwork divide; how to think critically, and how best to use specific transferable skills (reading, seminar presentation, group working, project presentation). |
Assessment Information
Class assessment: Seminar presentation and field project report
Degree assessment: One two-hour examination (2 questions) AND One 2,000 word essay
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Peter Nienow
Tel: (0131 6)50 9139
Email: pnienow@geo.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 2572
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk |
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