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Earth Evolution A (U01769)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : GEO-4-EEA

The course consists of a series of 24 thematic lectures, primarily relating to "Earth Surface Processes", including sedimentary basin formation, neotectonic deformation and geological case histories.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Global Tectonics and NW Scotland field course, Sedimentology B, Structural Geology

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Friday 10:00 10:50 KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course develops understanding of magmatic and metamorphic processes, including an evaluation of the Archaen.

Assessment Information

2 hr exam, 3 questions of 40 minutes

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Heather Hooker
Tel : (0131 6)50 4845
Email : heather.hooker@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr John Dixon
Tel : (0131 6)50 8521
Email : John.Dixon@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/

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