ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

Course Code

GG 4032

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr T Mighall

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in programme year 4 or above who have passed GG 2003 and/or GG 2504.

Notes

This course will not be available in session 2009/10. This course may not be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with GG 3026.

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; 2 field trips plus directed learning replace 4 hours of lectures.

Assessment

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