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Undergraduate Course: Glacial Processes and Geomorphology (GEGR10075)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaGeography Other subject areaEnvironmental Courses
Course website http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/geography/Honours/U02874/ Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionTo 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Environmental Sensitivity and Change (GEGR08001) AND Geomorphology (GEGR08002)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Contribution towards weekend field trip
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  44
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 11:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Ogilvie Room (2.05) , Geography
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)2:00
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
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsGEGR10075
Contacts
Course organiserDr Peter Nienow
Tel: (0131 6)50 9139
Email: pnienow@geo.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk
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