University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged

This course focuses on key aspects of the physical, chemical and biological processes that shape Earth’s surface environments, both as they occur in the present and as archived in the sedimentary rock record. We will investigate fluid - sediment interactions, including erosion, deposition and bedform development. We will conduct a transect to explore the full spectrum of modern sedimentary environments from continental environments to deep-water, considering the processes that operate in each environment and the characteristics that enable them to be distinguished in the rock record. The practical components and field excursions will examine modern processes and sediments, as well as ancient sedimentary rocks.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass ES2001 and ( pass ES2002 or pass ES2003 )

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 x 1 hr lectures per week (x11 wks), 1 x 3 hr lab per week (x 6 weeks), 2 x 1 day fieldtrips

Scheduled learning hours: 55

Guided independent study hours: 98

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of Coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr C V Rose
Module teaching staff: Prof T Prave, Dr C Rose
Module coordinator email cvr@st-andrews.ac.uk