ES2003
Dynamic Earth: Earth Surface Processes
2018-2019
30
15
SCQF level 8
2
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 8
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module focuses on the low temperature processes that occur in the outer envelopes of the Earth, including land-atmosphere interactions, glacial processes, tectonic geomorphology, geomicrobiology and oceanography. Relationships between physical, chemical and biological processes occurring along Earth's surface, and their impact on climate, will be explored using case studies. A key component of this course will be fieldwork to sites of environmental interest developing field skills in water/sediment sampling and analysis, and unravelling contaminant flow-patterns.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass ES2001
Weekly contact: 3 x 1-hour lectures and 1 x 3-hour laboratory per week; 12 hours of tutorials and 16 hours fieldwork over the semester.
Scheduled learning hours: 94
Guided independent study hours: 206
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 80%, Coursework = 20%, No Re-assessment if Coursework mark is less than 4