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DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Earth Science (Geology) (MSci)
Degree Type: Taught undergraduate masters
POS Code: S1023
UCAS Code: Fxxx
NYT Course S L CT
1 Earth Dynamics N 8 20
  Earth Surface Systems N 8 20
  History of Life N 8 20
  Further courses* A-Q 8 60
2 Mineralogy and Petrology N 8 20
  Sedimentology A N 8 20
  Introduction to Geophysics N 8 20
  Further courses* A-Q 8 60
  (direct second year entry –      
  Earth Dynamics N 8 20
  Mineralogy and Petrology N 8 20
  Sedmentology A N 8 20
  Introduction to Geophysics N 8 20
  Further courses from School of GeoSciences N 8 40)
3 NW Highlands Field Course N 9 10
  Geology 3rd Year Field Courses N 9 10
  Global Tectonics N 9 10
  Structural Geology N 9 10
  Sedimentology B N 9 10
  Dynamic Stratigraphy N 9 10
  Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology N 9 10
  Chemical Geology N 9 10
  FOUR OF:      
    Quaternary Environmental Change N 9 10
    Aquatic Systems N 9 10
    Metamorphic and Structural Geology N 9 10
    Igneous Petrogenesis N 9 10
    Mineral Behaviour N 9 10
    Mathematical Methods for Geophysicists N 9 10
    Hydrocarbons N 9 10
    Palaeontology N 9 10
    Ore Mineralogy and Petrology N 9 10
4 Geology Dissertation N 10 40
  Earth Evolution A N 10 20
  Earth Evolution B N 10 20
  Geology Synoptic Practical Examination N 10 10
  Geology Field, Laboratory and Practical Techniques N 10 10
  Transferable Skills for Earth Scientists N 10 10
  Further course in Earth Science * N 10 10
5 Research methods and transferable skills N 11 10
  Project design and literature analysis N 11 20
  Independent research project N 11 40
  Frontiers in Earth Science N 11 10
  Masters fieldtrip N 11 20
  Further course(s) in Geoscience * N 11 20
*  A booklet giving details of appropriate course combinations will be given to students to facilitate advance planning.
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