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| School of Physical and Geographical Sciences |
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| ESC-10038 |
The Practice of Physical Geography |
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| Co-ordinator: |
Dr Peter Knight Room: WSF30, Tel:34304 |
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| Teaching Team: |
Mr Keith Mason,
Dr Richard Waller
Dr Zoe Robinson
Mrs Stephanie Everill
Dr Lisa Lau
Dr Katie Szkornik
Dr Deirdre McKay
Prof Clare Holdsworth
Dr Alix Cage
Dr Paul Simpson,
Mr Matthew Coombe-Boxall,
Mrs Antonia Law,
Simon Haslett,
Darren Smith
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| Level: |
1 |
Credits: |
15 |
Study Hours: |
150 |
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This module provides a foundation of knowledge and understanding of the nature of the discipline of Physical Geography, including its context within a broader scientific framework, its professional conventions, and the principles and concepts underlying current approaches to the subject. The module is intended for students who plan to pursue Physical Geography to a higher level within the Single Honours Geography or Dual Honours Physical Geography programmes. Teaching includes ten 1-hour lectures (with web support and directed reading) and a 1-day field excursion.
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The module aims to provide students who intend to pursue Physical Geography to a higher level with a foundation of knowledge and understanding of the nature of the discipline, including its context within a broader scientific framework, its professional conventions, and the principles and concepts underlying current approaches to the subject.
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demonstrate knowledge and understanding of underlying principles and key concepts in the discipline of Physical Geography, and of the plural and contested nature of the discipline, in a variety of modes of presentation appropriate to the discipline; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the application of Physical Geography to practical situations such as hazard and resource management, and of the careers-relevance of Physical Geography skills; will be achieved by assessments: 1, 3, 4, 5
relate theoretical and historical concepts in Physical Geography to field situations, and apply theory and concepts in the field to address geographical questions. will be achieved by assessments: 2, 4
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20 hours WebCT guided learning and self-assessment
10 hours fieldwork
10 hours fieldwork preparation/follow-up
10 hours lectures
40 hours guided lecture preparation and follow-up
20 hours independent reading and reflection
20 hours essay research and preparation
20 hours preparation/revision for in-class exercises and examination
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| 01: Exercise weighted 10% |
In-class exercise series testing students' basic knowledge of course material
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| 02: Exercise weighted 10% (min pass mark of 25) |
Fieldwork exercise
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| 03: Webct weighted 10% |
On-line exercise series testing students' understanding of set readings
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| 04: Essay weighted 20% (min pass mark of 25) |
1500-word essay plus reference list
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| 05: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 50% |
End-of-course examination
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Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013
This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information. |