BSc Earth and Environmental Sciences with Foundation Year
Year 1
Learning outcomes
On completion of level 0 students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of :-Basic concepts, principles and practical techniques associated with study of earth and environmental sciences and relevant fields of mathematics, physics and chemistry;-The ways in which concepts and theory are generated, applied and critically examined in earth and environmental sciences and relevant fields of physics and chemistry;-How scientific and mathematical principles and concepts can be used to describe and explain phenomena;-Key ethical issues associated with earth and environmental sciences; -Examples of the global and cultural dimensions of earth and environmental sciences;-How to use basic generic and subject-specific intellectual qualities to -Communicate the results of their work,-Present a structured and coherent simple argument-Interpret and evaluate some basic concepts and principles of earth and environmental sciences,-Their strengths and weaknesses as learners
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:-ability to analyse and critically evaluate information / experimental results and to draw valid conclusions;-scientific and mathematical skills required for basic enquiry along with the ability to communicate information, understanding, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms;-ability to make effective and critical use of electronic resources for their learning;-ability to plan for their own personal and professional development .
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:-opportunity to demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts and theoretical perspectives in the disciplines covered on the course;-opportunity to demonstrate basic practical techniques associated with experimental science;-use of a range of formats for assessed work that develop skills of effective communication for an academic setting;-encouragement to explore new ideas and to test and evaluate received opinion.