Glacial Processes and Geomorphology (U02874)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : GEO-3-GLACPROC

To provide an understanding of the processes which create glacial landscapes and to show how this can contribute to the understanding of the global environment. In terms of transferable skills, students will be encouraged to read widely, think innovatively, write concisely, present oral critiques clearly and solve a field problem.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Requests for registration must be made by email to Shiela.Wilson@ed.ac.uk.

Availability to Visiting Undergraduates may be dependent on demand from internal students.

? Costs : Contribution towards weekend field trip

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Geography, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Other subject areas

Environmental Courses, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2007	14:00	15:50	Room 2.01, Old Infirmary (Geography)	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Glaciological theory; how to link theory with landforms; how best to bridge the classroom/fieldwork divide; how to think critically, and how best to use specific transferable skills (reading, seminar presentation, group working, project presentation).