2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0142 Geology and Environment - a U.K. Perspective
15 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Ellen Avery
Email: e.r.avery@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
-Introduce and develop an understanding of basic Earth and Environmental Science concepts.-Develop student's ability to perform practicals and fieldwork using the skills of observation, and the ability to record and interpret observations.
-Develop understanding of the following Earth Science components: geological concepts and processes (dynamic Earth; plate tectonic theory; basic mineralogy and petrology; Earth history and palaeontology), and the fostering of basic geological skills (rock and mineral identification; O.S. and geological map reading).
-Develop understanding of the following Environmental Science components: To develop awareness and knowledge of key environmental issues and the science behind them.
Learning outcomes
-Describe the basic concepts involved in global tectonics, geological structures, the rock cycle, glaciation and fossils and palaeoenvironments;
-Have an appreciation for the dynamic nature of planet Earth and the expansiveness of geological time;
-Interpret and critically evaluate information about environmental science issues.
Skills outcomes
-identify a range of minerals, fossils, and igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock samples.
-make observations and measurements from field activities and geological maps using geological knowledge and appropriate vocabulary.
-describe the basic concepts involved in environmental issues associated with the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere
Syllabus
History of geology/earth science; evolution of Earth as a planet; plate tectonics and dynamic Earth theory; Earth materials - introduction to petrology and mineralogy; Common rock forming silicates, oxides, sulphides, carbonates and evaporites; Rock cycle and petrology as linked to environments of formation; Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic petrology; Structural geology; Earth system history(rock record, paleoenvironments); Stratigraphic principles; Introductory palaeontology; Geological time; O.S. and geological maps; basic field skills.
Earth's environment and of the progressive exploitation of environmental resources by humankind; the Atomosphere: structure, composition, circulation and energy; the Hydrosphere; the Biosphere: diversity of life, evolution, ecology.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Fieldwork | 1 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
Lecture | 20 | 1.50 | 30.00 |
Practical | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 25.00 | ||
Private study hours | 47.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 78.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Independent on-line learning:Weekly quizzes - 10 hours
Using VLE resources - 15 hours
Total 25 hours
Private Study:
Field report - 15 hours
Preparation for workshops and practicals - 15 hours
Revision for examinations - 17 hours
Total 47 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Weekly quizzes and practical work (formative); short writing assignments to prepare for workshops (formative). All summative and formative assessment must be submitted to pass the module.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Practical | 1,500 word fieldwork report | 10.00 |
In-course Assessment | 2 exams, each 1 hour in length | 10.00 |
Written Work | Problem sets 5 x 2hours | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 20.00 |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/07/2015
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