University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 10.00 am - 11.00 am Mon, Wed, Fri; 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tue

This module focuses on the geology of the solid Earth, the formation of different rock types and how the processes the Earth's interior shape the surface we live on. The mineral building blocks of the Earth will be covered in detail, as well as volcanic and metamorphic processes from the perspective of plate tectonics. A key component of this course is the residential field course during the week after teaching ends, where independent field mapping will be introduced.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students should normally have taken ES2001 or have special permission.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Lectures: 3 x 1 hr per week, Labs: 1 x 3 hr  per week, 1 week long residential fieldtrip, 1 1 day field trip

Scheduled learning hours: 120

Guided independent study hours: 188

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, 2-hour Practical Examination = 20%, Coursework = 30%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 30%
Practical examinations : 50%
Coursework: 20%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 80%, Coursework = 20%, No Re-assessment if Coursework mark is less than 4

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor R W White
Module teaching staff: Earth and Environmental Sciences staff
Module coordinator email rww3@st-andrews.ac.uk