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This advanced course will enable exploration of topics at the cutting-edge of research in Geology; Geophysics and Planetary Science. Up-dated to remain current and relevant each year, this could include, for example, themes related to the structure and composition of the Earth; co-evolution of life and the planet; earthquakes and geohazards.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Frontiers in Earth Science is about frontiers in geological knowledge, e.g. the limits of what we know and also the research methods we use to cross these frontiers.
During the course you will be asked to critically appraise “scientific” opinion (or at least appraise an opinion scientifically), to review data and from it synthesise scientific perspectives and frame an answer to a question in a scientific way.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12,13 | Feedback Weeks | 18,19 | |
| Feedback |
Written methodology x 2 each weighted 10% = 20% Written and illustrated review and report of methods relevant to the research topic. Feedback to be provided via MyAberdeen |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Interrogation and integration of Geological and/or Geophysical data |
| Conceptual | Understand | Enhance knowledge of cutting-edge geological and geophysical concepts |
| Factual | Remember | Consolidation of geological analytical skills |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply appropriate technical software skills to help understand a geological or geophysical data set |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Formulating and testing of a question relevant to modern Earth Science |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12,13 | Feedback Weeks | 18,19 | |
| Feedback |
Two Posters on topic choices 2 x 30% = 60% Feedback via comments and annotations on MyAberdeen, as well as verbally in class` |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Interrogation and integration of Geological and/or Geophysical data |
| Procedural | Create | Enhance visual presentation skills to convey complex scientific information. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Formulating and testing of a question relevant to modern Earth Science |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Enhancement of critical geological thinking and reasoning skills. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Challenging published geological investigations and interpretations against one’s own observations and deductions. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 19 | |
| Feedback |
Exam-style essay on weekly seminar topic |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Enhance knowledge of cutting-edge geological and geophysical concepts |
| Factual | Remember | Consolidation of geological analytical skills |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Enhancement of critical geological thinking and reasoning skills. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Challenging published geological investigations and interpretations against one’s own observations and deductions. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
An essay-based exam relevant to the two topics studied, no word limit, under exam conditions (2 hours) Feedback: Comment on script |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | Apply appropriate technical software skills to help understand a geological or geophysical data set |
| Factual | Remember | Consolidation of geological analytical skills |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Interrogation and integration of Geological and/or Geophysical data |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Formulating and testing of a question relevant to modern Earth Science |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Challenging published geological investigations and interpretations against one’s own observations and deductions. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Enhancement of critical geological thinking and reasoning skills. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Enhance knowledge of cutting-edge geological and geophysical concepts |
| Procedural | Create | Enhance visual presentation skills to convey complex scientific information. |
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