| Earth Science (Geology and Physical
Geography) (MSci) |
| Degree Type: Taught undergraduate masters |
| POS Code: S1024 |
| 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 |
| |
Environmental Sensitivity and Change |
N |
8 |
20 |
| |
Geomorphology |
N |
8 |
20 |
| |
Further courses* |
A-Q |
8 |
40 |
| |
(direct second year entry – |
|
|
|
| |
Earth Dynamics |
N |
8 |
20 |
| |
Mineralogy and Petrology |
N |
8 |
20 |
| |
Sedmentology A |
N |
8 |
20 |
| |
Environmental Sensitivity and Change |
N |
8 |
20 |
| |
Geomorphology |
N |
8 |
20 |
| |
Further courses from School of Geos |
N |
8 |
20) |
| 3 |
Quantitative Methods in Geography |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Research Techniques in Geography |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Global Tectonics |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Geology 3rd Year field courses† |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Structural Geology |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
NW Highlands Field Course |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Sedimentology B |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Further course in Geography* |
N |
10 |
20 |
| |
Dynamic Stratigraphy |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
EITHER TWO OF: |
|
|
|
| |
Quaternary Environmental Change |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Aquatic Systems |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Chemical Geology |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Palaeontology |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Ore Mineralogy and Petrology |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Mineral Behaviour |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Mathematical Methods for Geophysicists |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
Hydrocarbons |
N |
9 |
10 |
| |
OR: |
|
|
|
| |
Further course in Geography* |
N |
10 |
20 |
| 4 |
Earth Evolution A |
N |
10 |
20 |
| |
Geology and Physical Geography Synoptic Practical Examination |
N |
10 |
10 |
| |
Geology Field, Laboratory and Practical Techniques |
N |
10 |
10 |
| |
Transferable Skills for Earth Scientists |
N |
10 |
10 |
| |
Geology and Physical Geography Dissertation |
N |
10 |
40 |
| |
Further course in Earth Science* |
N |
10 |
10 |
| |
Further courses in Geography* |
N |
10 |
20 |
| 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. |
| �
Environmental Geoscience 3rd Year Field Course may be substituted
for this course. If so, students must take Aquatic Systems in Year
3 and cannot choose any further courses from the above list of
optional Earth Science courses, nor any further course in Geography. |
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