ESC-20030 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

The Earth's surface is characterised by a diverse assemblage of contrasting landscapes and "landsystems" that reflect complex interactions between various factors including global climate, tectonic processes and variations in earth surface materials. This module explores our planet's diverse physical landscapes by examining the processes and landforms responsible for the generation of distinctive "Regional Landsystems", investigating the fundamental controls on their geographical variability, and considering their implications for human society. The module also develops key skills associated with the description and interpretation of remotely-sensed imagery available through Google Earth that are of relevance to a number of subject-related career pathways.

This module explores our planet¿s diverse physical landscape by: examining the processes and landforms responsible for the generation of distinctive ¿regional landsystems¿, investigating the fundamental controls on their geographical variability, and considering their implications for human society. This module also develops key skills associated with the description and interpretation of remotely-sensed imagery that is of relevance to a number of subject-related careers pathways.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and explain the geomorphic processes and products characteristic of particular regional landsystems: 1,2
discuss and explain how the creation of distinctive landsystems is dependent upon the influence of key controls such as climate and tectonics: 1,2
assess the impact of the specific environmental conditions and process environments encountered in particular regions on the resident human populations and related infrastructure: 1,2
critically analyse, interpret and synthesise relevant research findings reported within journal literature: 1,2
illustrate the dynamic, plural and contested nature of the subject area, and explain the role played by geographers in advancing knowledge and understanding through both academic and applied research: 1,2
select and utilise remotely-sensed imagery to describe, illustrate and interpret a range of regional landsystems: 1

Study hours

Lectures & workshops: 23 hours
Seminars: 5 hours
Lecture & seminar preparation and follow up: 48 hours
Coursework preparation (blog entries): 25 hours
Essay preparation: 25 hours
Independent study: 24 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment