Summary

47 modules found

  2. ES1001 - Understanding Planet Earth

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 12.00 noon - 1.00 pm Mon - Fri. Practicals: Thursday 2-4 or Thursday 4-6 or Friday 2-4
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr L J Bridgestock

    The Earth is unique in our solar-system by being both geologically active and hosting a myriad of life. This module introduces the study of Planet Earth, from planetary formation…

  3. ES1002 - Earth's Resource Challenges

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    12.00 noon - 1.00 pm Mon - Fri; 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Thu and Fri
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr C R Cousins

    Access to clean water, fertile soil, critical metals, and cheap energy is crucial for modern society. However, the unsustainable use of these natural resources is changing the…

  4. ES1006 - Astrobiology: The Search for Life in the Universe

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Tues, Wed, Thurs 1300-1400
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr C R Cousins

    This module aims to lead students through the scientific quest for the origin of life on Earth and the prospect for finding life on other planets, both in our solar system and on…

  5. ES1802 - The Geological History of Scotland

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    Summer after graduation
    SCOTCAT credits
    12
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Mon - Fri, variable hours
    Assessment
    100% Coursework
    Coordinator
    Dr L G Staddon

    This module introduces students to Earth Science using the geological history of Scotland as a case study. This is a four-week course that focuses on applying scientific method…

  6. ES2001 - Dynamic Earth: The Earth System

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    10.00 am - 11.00 am Mon - Fri; 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tue
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr L G Staddon

    This module reflects an up-to-date approach to understanding of the behaviour of the solid Earth and its interaction with the atmosphere and biosphere and beyond. It will provide…

  7. ES2002 - Dynamic Earth: Magma, Minerals and Metamorphism

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    10.00 am - 11.00 am Mon, Wed, Fri; 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tue
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, 2-hour Practical Examination = 20%, Coursework = 30%
    Coordinator
    Prof R W White

    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…

  8. ES2003 - Dynamic Earth: Earth Surface Processes

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    2000
    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
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr N Allison

    This module focuses on the low temperature processes that occur in the outer envelopes of the Earth, including the oceans, atmosphere and the ‘Critical Zone’ (soils and…

  9. ES2004 - Practical and Field Skills for Earth Sciences (Direct Entrants)

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    Full Year
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    12.00 noon - 1.00 pm Mon - Fri; practical 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Thu or Fri
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr C V Rose

    This module is only available to students who have been accepted for direct 2nd year entry to an Earth Science degree programme. It provides basic practical and fieldwork skills…

  10. ES3002 - Data Analysis in Earth Sciences

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    3000
    Timetable
    To be confirmed
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Prof R J S Wilson

    This module covers the principles behind, and practical application of data handling, visualisation and analysis in Earth Sciences. Statistical training includes (i) understanding …

  11. ES3003 - GIS and Spatial Analysis for Earth Scientists

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    3000
    Timetable
    To be confirmed
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr C V Rose

    This module covers the principles behind, and practical application of digital spatial analysis in Earth Sciences. This includes the analysis of primary and secondary datasets,…