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2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0206 The Environment

10 creditsClass Size: 45

Module manager: Linda Forbes
Email: l.j.forbes@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisites

LLLC0156Introduction to Chemistry

Module replaces

LLLC0183 Geochemistry and LLC0191 Geological science

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module requires prior knowledge of science and intends to apply basic principles of properties to the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. During this module you will be expected to apply knowledge gained from lectures, in workshops and in the laboratory to build a reasonable mental model of how the earth is formed and the environment based on direct observation and abstract concepts.

Objectives

To introduce and develop an understanding of basic environmental science concepts. To begin to create a model of the earth, appreciating the theories of chemical structure as it applies to earth systems of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Participate in practical and fieldwork to record and interpret observations

Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the composition of common minerals while using the appropriate scientific terms applied to this topic.

3. Use appropriate language to describe the environment.

4. Relate the interdisciplinary connections between the environment, chemistry, geology and food science.

5. Identify key ethical issues related to the environment.

6. Relate field measurements to scientific theories.

Skills outcomes
Observation and interpretation, critical thinking, problems solving, communication.


Syllabus

The content will be delivered through lectures and seminars and will cover areas such as… 

- Evolution of the biosphere

- Earth materials and minerals

- Soil, earth and water

- The atmosphere

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lectures102.0020.00
seminars22.004.00
Practicals23.006.00
Independent online learning hours10.00
Private study hours60.00
Total Contact hours30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback will be given in seminars, via in-class quizzes, via completion of online quizzes, interaction with online simulations and via submission of independent work

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Problem SheetQuestions that would take a student 2hrs to complete. Mixture of short and medium length answers. Option of one of 3 problem sets to allow students to follow their area of interest.20.00
Lab NotebookView bench notes from practical and mineral id session.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 typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment2 hr 00 mins60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)60.00

Resits for the exam component of the module will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt during the July Resit period, in most cases, or during the next available opportunity.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:16:09

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