University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Lecture: 10.00 am - 11.00 am Tue, Thu and 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Mon. Practical 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm Mon

This module focuses on the low temperature processes that occur in the outer envelopes of the Earth, including land-atmosphere interactions, geomicrobiology and oceanography. You will explore the relationships between these processes and their impact on environment and climate. You will study how stable isotopes can be used to reconstruct past environments and to interrogate surface processes. A key component of this course will be fieldwork to develop a range of skills in environmental monitoring.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass ES2001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 x 1-hour lectures and 1 x 2-hour laboratory per week; 9 hours of tutorials and 40 hours fieldwork over the semester.

Scheduled learning hours: 99

Guided independent study hours: 201

Assessment pattern

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

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr N Allison
Module teaching staff: Dr Eva Stueeken, Prof Adrian Finch, Dr William McCarthy
Module coordinator email na9@st-andrews.ac.uk