This level 1 module provides an overview and considers interactions between the Earth's major systems, including the solid earth (geosphere), biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, and how they combine in terms of their physical, geochemical and environmental processes. It also helps students gain useful experience of a range of employability skills within a geoscience context.
concepts and principles associated with all of the Earth's major systems will be achieved by assessments: 1, 3 &4
show knowledge and understanding of the relationships between past, present and future changes on Earth and their relationship to perturbations of its Systems and interactions between Systems. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3 &4
understand and evaluate the role of society on global change. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 3 &4
develop their IT and writing skills through practical work and coursework assignments. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 &3
- Practical classes 18 hours
- Private study/completion of coursework/revision 110 hours
Development of a standalone computer-based presentation on a selected Earth Systems topic
Spreadsheet based exercises on system analysis diagrams
750-1000 word review article on a selected Earth Systems topic (e.g. climate change, mass extinctions).
Paper will consist of 4 sections; students answer two questions per section out of a choice of four; there will be a mix of question types (e.g. short answer, brief essay).
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