ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
Course Code
GG 3026
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
To be confirmed

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in programme year 3 or above who have passed GG 2003 and/or GG 2504.

Notes

This course will not be available in session 2005/2006. This course may not be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with GG 4032.

Overview

The course will cover a series of themes which will be taught as principles and as integrated topics. Areas to be covered will include the chronological and climatic framework of the Quaternay, glacial and interglacial cycles, landforms and soils.

Structure

2 one-hour lecture/practicals per week; 1 field trip replaces a 2 hour class.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (67%) and in-course assessment - project(33%).

Resit: Resit exam - 1 two hour written exam (67%) PLUS original in-course assessment carried forward (33%).