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On completion of this module students should be able to: 1) understand that the Earth's physical geographies arise from the interaction of environmental processes operating amongst the Geosphere-Atmosphere-Hydrosphere-Biosphere systems of the planet; 2) understand the exchanges of energy and mass taking place across the environmental systems of the planet; 3) describe and explain the major physical features of the Earth arising from the interaction of its environmental systems; 4) understand the primary processes responsible for producing the Earth's distinctive physical geographies; 5) understand how the physical environment impacts on humans and vice versa
Indicative Module Content:Topics that will be covered in the module include: History of Physical Geog. & Earth Systems; Theory of Plate tectonics; The Rock Cycle; The Atmosphere: weather and climate: The Hydrological Cycle; Glacial, Fluvial, Coastal and Aeolian Systems; Human-Environment Interactions and Risk Management.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Tutorial | 3 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 77 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: 20 question MCQs delivered to cover breadth of module material. Delivered in Week 6 and Week 12 | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Continuous Assessment: Tutorial preparation | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Essay: 1500 word essay to cover module topic in depth | Week 9 | n/a | Graded | No | 45 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided on written assignments, post assessment