ES2003 Dynamic Earth: Earth Surface Processes

2025 to 2026 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 8

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

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 information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr N Allison

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Rob Wilson, Dr Luke Bridgestock, Dr James Barnet

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

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 terrestrial ecosystems). You will explore the relationships between these processes and their impact on environment and climate. A key component of this course will be to develop fieldwork and statistical skills in environmental earth sciences.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS ES2001

Assessment pattern

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

Re-assessment

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

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

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

Guided independent study hours

201

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