Undergraduate Course: Evolution of the Modern Earth (EASC10081)
Course Outline
School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | The course consists of a series of 24 thematic lectures, primarily relating to "Earth Surface Processes", including sedimentary basin formation, neotectonic deformation and geological case histories. |
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Other requirements | None |
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Pre-requisites | None |
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Learning Outcomes
Following completion of the Earth Evolution A course, students will have a comprehensive knowledge of the interdisciplinary nature of the major tectonic settings in which important geological processes operate. They will also have developed an understanding of the links between these processes and the resultant observable chemical and physical products (on all scales) as well as an awareness of how the thermal and mechanical structure of the earth and the interactions between the lithosphere and sub-lithospheric mantle control or influence the response of the crust in different tectonic settings. Using well constrained case studies from current, relevant literature students will be able to critically review the strength of the links between observation and interpretation. Students will develop their transferable skills through the follow-up reading recommended for each lecture. By the end of this course students will be able to apply their knowledge in ways not directly addressed and will be encouraged to use originality and creativity to solve professional level issues.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Prof Alastair Robertson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8546
Email: Alastair.Robertson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Katie Leith
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: Katie.Leith@ed.ac.uk |
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