ESC-10045 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Standard University entry requirements for year 1

Barred Combinations

Not available as an elective to students on any Geology degree (Geology SH, CH, MGeology, for 2021 includes: Geology (Volcanology), Geology (Geoforensics), Geology (Environmental Geoscience), Geology (Geophysics) and Geology and Physical Geology SH.

Description for 2020/21

Geology explains the past and present of our planet; therefore informing many of our economic, environmental and even societal activities today, and in the future. This module focuses on basic underlying geological principles and concepts. Students will learn about a wide range of Earth phenomena including; rocks, fossils and minerals, geological time, the history of our planet, plate tectonics, evolution, natural hazards, geological resources and energy... and more!
Assessment on the module is designed to be flexible and give students some agency over the material they study - allowing students with different interests and from different disciplines the opportunity to pursue themes they are drawn to. The final assessment is prepared for across the module helping students engage with material from each week, with some choice provided to students on the exact manner in which this assessment is submitted (i.e. a written report, poster, slide deck, or something else...)
In addition, skill-based exercises in the lab and around campus will provide authentic experience of a variety of geoscience data gathering techniques.

To introduce students to basic geological principles and concepts, including the formation and history of our planet, the nature of the Earth and its materials (minerals and rocks), large scale earth processes, the links between geology and society and other basic geological skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

discuss and apply fundamental geological theories and concepts
: 1
recognise and describe and interpret rocks, minerals and fossils: 1
apply geological concepts in an interdisciplinary manner to societal issues:

Study hours

- Synchronous online 10 hours
- Practical classes 22 hours
- Completion of assignments, asynchronous online material and private study 118 hours

School Rules

Not available as an elective to students on any Geology degree (Geology SH, CH, MGeology, for 2021 includes: Geology (Volcanology), Geology (Geoforensics), Geology (Environmental Geoscience), Geology (Geophysics) and Geology and Physical Geology SH.

Description of Module Assessment