ES3004 Processes and Products in Sedimentary Systems

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

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Module coordinator

Dr C V Rose

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Module Staff

Dr C Rose

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Module description

This course focuses on key aspects of the physical, chemical and biological processes that shape Earth’s surface environments, both as they occur in the present and as archived in the sedimentary rock record. We will investigate fluid - sediment interactions, including erosion, deposition and bedform development. We will conduct a transect to explore the full spectrum of modern sedimentary environments from continental environments to deep-water, considering the processes that operate in each environment and the characteristics that enable them to be distinguished in the rock record. The practical components and field excursions will examine modern processes and sediments, as well as ancient sedimentary rocks.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS ES2001 AND ( PASS ES2002 OR PASS ES2003 )

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment

Resubmission of failed item(s) of Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 x 1 hr lectures per week (x11 wks), 1 x 3 hr lab per week (x 6 weeks), 2 x 1 day fieldtrips

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.