Undergraduate Course: Evolution of the Modern Earth (EASC10090)
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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course consists of a series of thematic lectures primarily relating to "Earth Surface Processes", including sedimentation and tectonics in both continental and marine settings. Fundamental processes will be illustrated with geological case histories. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
58 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
75 %,
Coursework
25 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Evolution of the Modern Earth | 3:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Students will be 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.
2. In the exam assessment students will apply their knowledge in ways directly addressed during the course but will also be expected to utilise information from previous relevant (obligatory) courses. Students will therefore be expected to display an ability to solve professional level problems with originality and creativity. |
Assessment Information
Written Exam: 80%, Course Work: 20%, Practical Exam: 0%.
The assessment will be based on a written exam related to the lecture course.
The Course Work assessment will involve submission of an 1,500 word (maximum) essay.
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
The course consists of a series of 22 thematic lectures primarily relating to "Earth Surface Processes" in modern and ancient settings on land and under the sea. |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
A consolidated list of literature references (generally two per lecture) will be given out at the start of the course. |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Lectures and tutorials |
| Keywords | Earth Surface Processes |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Alastair Robertson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8546
Email: Alastair.Robertson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Ken O'Neill
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: koneill3@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
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