This module introduces the Earth as a planet, geological processes such as plate tectonics and how these processes relate to geological features such as volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis. These geological processes and features are compared to those on the Moon, Venus and Mars.
Introduce the "major geoscience paradigm [of] plate tectonics" (ES3 benchmarking statement, QAA 2007).
To introduce study skills for geologists.
understand the "structures, materials and processes ranging in scale from atoms to planets" (ES3 benchmarking statement, QAA 2007) will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
understand the "major geoscience paradigm [of] plate tectonics" (ES3 benchmarking statement, QAA 2007) will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
compare and contrast Earth processes with those on the Moon and terrestrial planets will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
demonstrate basic learning skills relevant to a geology degree including taking lecture notes, keeping a laboratory notebook, understanding of plagiarism and how to reference source material. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
understand "the importance of cognate sciences to geological understanding through geochemistry and geophysics" (Requirements for accreditation, GSL 2008). will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Practical 30 hours
On-line study 20 hours
Independent study 80 hours
Submission of laboratory practical notebooks.
Unseen two hour exam with short answer questions covering lecture and practical class material.
KLE assessments covering on-line workshop material, notably referencing, collusion and plagiarism.
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