. "Physical Geography"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Landscape evolution"@en . . "20.0" . "Module Description\nThis module is an introduction to the science of landscapes - sometimes called \"geomorphology\". You’ll explore the fundamental processes, in the air, in the water, and on land, responsible for shaping the Earth's surface and making it look the way it does. \n\nYou’ll learn about how we measure and characterise the Earth's different landscapes, how they have evolved in the past and how they will change in the future. You’ll gain fundamental insights into land-forming processes – their drivers, inter-relationships, complexities and rates of change – in order to better understand the natural and man-made changes that are affecting our increasingly populated planet. \n\nIn this module you’ll explore: \n\nhow landscapes are formed and how they evolve; \nthe agents responsible for landscape change, such as rock weathering, atmospheric processes, ocean circulation and glaciation; \nthe evidence for long-term climate change (last million years) and its impact on the Scottish landscape; \nhow humans are changing the landscape and the concept of the Anthropocene.\nDrawing on the most recent research we will study the processes, products and impacts of natural and human-induced landscape change over different timescales. \n\nLocation/Method of Study\nStirling/On Campus, UK\nStirling\n\nModule Objectives\nThe syllabus will cover the following:(a) the ground-rules for understanding landscape change(b) the major theories developed to explain landscape change(c) the links between geomorphology and geology, climate, hydrology and ecology(d) basic atmospheric and ocean processes(e) the conditions allowing rock weathering, soil formation, sediment release, sediment supply, transport and storage(f) the importance of connectivity in landscape change(g) the processes and landscapes relating to glaciation and sea-level change, with particular reference to Scotland(h) human landscape change and the Anthropocene\n\nAdditional Costs\nnone\n\nCore Learning Outcomes\nOn successful completion of the module, you should be able to:\n\nRecognise different landscape components and describe the different landforming processes operating on a range of spatial and temporal scales;\nExplain inter-related links between landscape change and geology, climate, sea-level, hydrology and living organisms;\nAnalyse and interpret geospatial, geochronological and palaeo-climatic data;\nManipulate and interpret elevation data, geomorphological and stratigraphical information;\nAnswer unseen questions on the module content in a time-limited format.\nIntroductory Reading and Preparatory Work\nThe recommended course text is:\nHolden, J. 2017. An Introduction to Physical Geography and the Environment. (4th Edition) London: Pearson.\n\nDelivery\nTotal Study Time\t200 hours\t\nAssessment\n% of final\ngrade\tLearning\nOutcomes\nReport\t30\t1,2,3,4\nComputer-Based Model\t20\t3\nClass Test\t10\t5\nExam (Canvas - on campus)\t40\t5\nCoursework: 60%\nExamination: 40%\n\n\nMore information at: https://portal.stir.ac.uk/calendar/calendar.jsp?modCode=ENVU2LV&_gl=1*18ezij6*_ga*MTY1OTcwNzEyMS4xNjkyMDM2NjY3*_ga_ENJQ0W7S1M*MTY5MjAzNjY2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjAzNjkxMi4wLjAuMA.." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography"@en . . "https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/ug/environmental-geography/" . "480"^^ . "Presential"@en . "Environmental Geography is an integrated four-year degree course that provides you with training across the spectrum of the subject. We emphasise research-led and experience-based approaches to understanding the complex relationships between people and the planet. With an international context, the course is designed to give you essential skills in critical thinking and reasoning, fieldwork, laboratory work, statistics and geospatial analysis.\n\nSemesters 1-2 focus on the building of planet Earth and the surface processes responsible for the evolution of our landscape. Alongside these core earth-science modules you'll be introduced to how people interact with the environment and the most pressing human-environment issues of the 21st century – including global warming, water resources, pollution and biodiversity loss.\n\nIn Semesters 3-4, the emphasis is on field skills, biogeography and environmental resilience, including the essential systems of nutrient cycling for sustaining life on Earth.\n\nIn Semesters 5-6, research-led teaching provides a wide range of advanced modules that include themes of sustainable environmental resources, palaeo-environments, earth-surface processes and advanced geospatial techniques including remote sensing and GIS. You'll also learn about sustainable development issues and there is a choice of skills-centred field courses in Year 3.\n\nIn your final year you'll develop and apply your research skills through your Honours research project. You'll be closely supported by your academic supervisor and can actively participate in national and international research programmes. In doing so, you can take full advantage of the wider geographical research community at the University."@en . . . "4"@en . "FALSE" . . "Bachelor"@en . "Thesis" . "1820.00 (scotland) / 9250 (rest UK)" . "British Pound"@en . "20300.00" . "None" . "What jobs can you get with an Environmental Geography degree?\nEnvironmental Geography graduates are equipped with a unique combination of subject-specific and transferable skills, enabling them to develop their understanding of the relationships between the environment and people. These analytical skills, along with experience in problem-solving, team working, communication and geographical information technology make you highly sought after by a wide range of industrial, commercial and public-sector employers.\n\nOur graduates progress to careers in environmental assessment and management, renewable energy, geographical information analysis, the insurance industry, conservation, charity work and overseas aid, geography education, sport and fitness-related work, sustainable development and environmental health.\n\nOur course will also give you the foundation for graduate entry to advanced postgraduate taught courses and research degree courses in the geographical and environmental fields."@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . 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