. "Planetary Science"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Building planet earth"@en . . "20.0" . "Module Description\nThe overall aim of Building Planet Earth (ENVU1BP) is to introduce you to geology. In doing so, you’ll gain a unique insight into how the Earth formed over billions of years. You’ll be introduced to the physical and geological processes have produced the planet that we live on today. \n\nTeaching will examine rock forming processes, plate tectonics, the evolution of life and the fossil record and geo-resources. Teaching materials will include cases studies of geological formations from across the planet and the module culminates in introducing you to the varied and interesting geology of Scotland. \n\nThis module will introduce you to field data collection and the skill of field observations, recording and interpreting field data. A series of practicals both in the laboratory and the field will build on skills including rock description using geological terms and interpretation of environmental change over geological time. \n\nLocation/Method of Study\nStirling/On Campus, UK\nStirling\n\nModule Objectives\nThis topic will be explored using online learning materials, interactive learning exercises in lectures and through additional online resources.\n\nField work and laboratory work that explore rock formation will be used as a basis to support the ideas and concepts about the planetary scale realms eg biosphere and atmosphere presented online and in the lectures.\n\nLearning around this topic will be introduced in the online materials as well as explored during interactive learning exercises during lectures. A laboratory practical session will use rocks and fossils in a case study to interpret the geological evidence as environmental change over time, develop skills in science communication and data recording and interpretation.\n\nLearning around this topic will be introduced in the online materials as well as explored during interactive learning exercises during lectures. To support this learning and introduce skills such as observation and evidence collection, there will be a laboratory session that introduces the skills for rock description as hand specimen. Fieldwork then provides an opportunity to further develop these skills as well learn about interpretation of the rock record in geological time as well make links to the how geology shapes present day landscapes.\n\nGeology can provide novel perspectives on sustainability here the Climate Action, Affordable Energy and Responsible Consumption SDG's are introduced during interactive lectures providing opportunities to discuss the topics as well as exploring actions that students can take for example around geo-resources and responsible consumption.\n\nAdditional Costs\nThere are no additional costs associated with this Module.\n\nCore Learning Outcomes\nOn successful completion of the module, you should be able to:\n\ndescribe the inter-relationships between rock formation, landforms and the realms of the cryosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere;\noutline environmental change at the geological time scale;\ndescribe, using the correct geological terms, different rock types, the processes that form them and link these skills to the landscape scale;\nanalyse and interpret field based information;\nproduce concise scientific writing.\nIntroductory Reading and Preparatory Work\nRecommended Course Text:\n\nMarshak, S. 2022. Earth: Portrait of a Planet 7th Edition. W.W. Norton and Company. 929 pp.\n\nAlso\n\nGrotzinger, J. & Jordan, T.H. 2014. Understanding Earth, 7th Edition. WH Freeman and Company\n\nHuddart, D. and Stott T. 2010 Earth Environments; Past Present and Future. Wiley-Blackwell.\n\nNatureScot have a whole series of free downloadable pdfs (published when they were SNH but available via the National Library for Scotland)on Scottish geology including:\n\n\"Landscape Fashioned by Geology - Scotland: The Creation of its Natural Landscape\", published in 1999, authors Alan McKirdy and Roger Crofts is recommended reading for the final series of lectures on Scottish Geology.\nWeblink:\nhttps://search.nls.uk/primo-explore/collectionDiscovery?vid=44NLS_VU1&inst=44NLS&collectionId=81634245980004341&query=any,contains,a%20landscape%20fashioned%20by%20geology\n\nThere is a wealth of material relating to geology now available as popular literature and even as novels, so you can read about the subject from a range of different sources.\n\nDelivery\nDirected Study\t20 hours\tLarge group presentation or talk on a particular topic\nDirected Study\t6 hours\tA session involving the development and practical application of a particular skill or technique\nDirected Study\t4 hours\tSurvey work, data collection, exploration, which may be supervised or unsupervised and may take place virtually\nDirected Study\t20 hours\tA meeting involving one-to-one or small group supervision, feedback or detailed discussion on a particular topic or project, online or in person\nDirected Study\t30 hours\tPreparation for scheduled sessions, follow up work, wider reading and practice, completion of assessment tasks, revision, accessing webinars and other materials available on demand\nTotal Study Time\t200 hours\t\nAttendance Requirements\nYour engagement with learning materials and activities and attendance at scheduled live sessions and other events is extremely important. Full engagement in your studies will enable you to get the most out of the course and help you perform at your best when it comes to assessment.\n\nWe expect you to engage with all aspects of this module and with your programme of study. You should:\n\n- Engage with all module materials, activities, and online timetabled teaching sessions\n- Actively participate in discussions and practical activities\n- Prepare in advance of live sessions by undertaking the required reading and/or other forms of preparation\n- Submit coursework/assessments by the due time and date\n- Complete class tests and examinations at the specified time and date\n- Make your module co-ordinator aware at the earliest opportunity if you experience problems which may impact on your engagement\n- Inform the University of absence from study (planned or unplanned), e.g. illness, emergency as outlined at http://www.stir.ac.uk/registry/studentinformation/absence\n- Respond to e-mails from your personal tutor, module co-ordinator or programme director and attend meetings if requested.\n- Engage with in-sessional English language classes (if applicable)\n\nWe will monitor these aspects throughout each semester to check that you are fully participating and that you are coping well with your studies. Some activities may be prescribed, failure to engage with 2/3 of prescribed activities will result in your module grade being capped at the pass mark (40 for Undergraduate modules, 50 for Postgraduate modules\n\nAssessment\n% of final\ngrade\tLearning\nOutcomes\nLab Report\t25\t2,5,4,3\nEssay\t25\t1,5,2\nClass Test\t50\t1,5,4,2\nReport\t0\t\nCoursework: 100%\n\n\nMORE INFORMATION AT: https://portal.stir.ac.uk/calendar/calendar.jsp?modCode=ENVU1BP&_gl=1*19zibb9*_ga*MTY1OTcwNzEyMS4xNjkyMDM2NjY3*_ga_ENJQ0W7S1M*MTY5MjAzNjY2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjAzNjg1NC4wLjAuMA.." . . "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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