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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2017-2018.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

EG3032 Special Environmental Topic for Physical Geography

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 5

ECTS credits : 2

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Only available to students on a Geography or Sustainable Development Honours programme.

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides support and guidance for geography students taking one of the Earth & Environmental Science modules offered as part of the Geography degree. In addition Geography MA and BSc students taking 15-credit modules from the Science Faculty may find themselves 5 credits short and this module provides the necessary credit top-up. The present module is designed to pair with environmental science-based modules such as ES3011 Global Biogeochemical Cycles.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisite(s): You must also take EG3020 or take ES3011

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hours of tutorials (x 4 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 8

Guided independent study hours: 42

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Earth and Environmental Sciences staff