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Module DXX-1005:
Earth Systems and Processes

Module Facts

Run by School of Natural Sciences

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1

Organiser: Dr Graham Bird

Overall aims and purpose

This is a module that introduces and explores the key concepts relating to the geosciences and the study of the physical environment. The module focuses on study of earth systems and the connectivity of earth processes occurring within the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and the biosphere. The module introduces major fields of study within the geosciences (e.g., meteorology, geomorphology, hydrology, climatology) and also provides an introduction to key geological concepts and processes. The module is suitable for those with or without science backgrounds.

Course content

Key module topics will include:

  1. Earth systems and earth processes: introduction and key concepts
  2. The Geosphere: key geological concepts and processes.
  3. Weathering processes
  4. The atmosphere: global and regional atmospheric circulation
  5. Atmosphere-Ocean interaction: influence on climate, ENSO & NAO cycles & cyclones
  6. The hydrosphere: introduction to the hydrological cycle, run-off generation & basic principles of hydrology.
  7. Glacial environments: introduction to ice-mass description, ice mass movement and glacial geomorphology.
  8. The biosphere: introduction to soils
  9. The biosphere: introduction to biogeography
  10. Introduction to global biogeochemical cycles: the Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles.

Assessment Criteria

excellent

Grade A- and above Students demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Earth's systems and processes, including an ability to appreciate complex linkages between the different components included in the module and evidence of enquiry and a knowledge base that extends well beyond the directly taught programme. Thorough and critical understanding of key underlying concepts is demonstrated. No factual errors are evident.

good

Grade B- to B+ Students demonstrate a good understanding of the Earth's systems and processes, including an ability to appreciate simple linkages between the different components included in the module and some evidence of enquiry and extension of a knowledge base beyond the directly taught programme. No major omissions or inaccuracies in factual understanding and demonstrates a good grasp of theoretical and conceptual elements. Evidence of good integration of information from a variety of sources.

C- to C+

Grade C- to C+ Students Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Earth's systems and their processes based on individual components of the directly taught programme. No major omissions or inaccuracies in factual understanding but lacking critical analysis.

threshold

Grade D- to D+ Students Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Earth's systems and their processes based on individual components of the directly taught programme. Some factual inaccuracies evident but overall understanding is demonstrated.

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of temporal and spatial scales in relation to the study of earth processes and systems.

  2. Demonstrate an understanding of theories, paradigms, concepts and principles of physical processes within the Earth and its atmosphere.

  3. Demonstrate an accurate understanding of endogenic and exogenic earth processes.

  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship of processes occurring within earth systems.

Assessment Methods

Type Name Description Weight
COURSEWORK Online test 1 10.00
COURSEWORK Online Test 2 15.00
CLASS TEST Class Test 15.00
EXAM Examination 60.00

Teaching and Learning Strategy

Hours
Lecture

13x1 and 8x2 hour lectures

29
Practical classes and workshops

2x3 hour practical activity 1x2 hour film showing

8
Private study

Private and guided self-study

163

Transferable skills

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
  • Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others

Subject specific skills

  • Consider issues from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
  • Demonstrate the independence and skills required for continuing professional development

Resources

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/dxx-1005.html

Reading list

https://rl.talis.com/3/bangor/lists/92E93243-EE14-E762-1162-B7786FCE926C.html?lang=en&login=1

Pre- and Co-requisite Modules

Pre-requisite of:

  • DXX-2015: Geog F/work & Research Skills
  • DXC-3003: Gwaith Maes: Barcelona
  • DXX-3709: Geographicical Thought
  • DXX-4104: Geographical Thought

Co-requisite of:

  • OSX-1006: Anglesey Geology Field Course

Courses including this module

Compulsory in courses:

  • L700: BA Geography year 1 (BA/GEOG)
  • L702: BA Geography (4 yr with placement) year 1 (BA/GEOG4)
  • L701: BA Geography (with International Experience) year 1 (BA/GEOGIE)
  • F803: BSc Geography with Environmental Forestry year 1 (BSC/GEF)
  • F804: BSc Geography with Environmental Forestry year 1 (BSC/GEF4)
  • F807: BSc Geography with Environmental Forestry with Intl Exp year 1 (BSC/GEFIE)
  • F650: BSC Geological Oceanography year 1 (BSC/GEO)
  • F62F: BSc Geological Oceanography year 1 (BSC/GEOF)
  • F800: BSC Geography year 1 (BSC/GEOG)
  • F806: BSc Geography (4 yr with placement) year 1 (BSC/GEOG4)
  • F802: BSc Geography (with International Experience) year 1 (BSC/GEOGIE)
  • 8S54: BSc Geological Oceanography (with International Experience) year 1 (BSC/GEOIE)
  • F842: BSc Marine Geography year 1 (BSC/MARG)
  • F710: BSC Marine Environmental Studies year 1 (BSC/MES)
  • F713: BSc Marine Environmental Stud with International Experience year 1 (BSC/MESIE)
  • F79P: BSc Marine Environmental Studies year 1 (BSC/MESP)
  • F7F6: BSc Ocean and Geophysics year 1 (BSC/OGP)
  • F840: BSc Physical Geography and Oceanography year 1 (BSC/PGO)
  • F84P: BSc Physical Geography and Oceanography with Placement Year year 1 (BSC/PGOP)
  • F801: MGeog Geography year 1 (MGEOG/G)
  • F805: MGeog Geography with International Experience year 1 (MGEOG/GIE)
  • F652: MSci Geological Oceanography year 1 (MSCI/GO)
  • F734: MSci Physical Oceanography year 1 (MSCI/PO)

Optional in courses:

  • F900: BSC Environmental Science year 1 (BSC/ES)
  • F901: BSc Environmental Science (4 yr with placement) year 1 (BSC/ES4)
  • F90F: BSc Environmental Science year 1 (BSC/ESF)
  • 8U71: BSc Environmental Science (with International Experience) year 1 (BSC/ESIE)
  • F700: BSC Ocean Science year 1 (BSC/OS)
  • F70P: BSc Ocean Sciences with Placement Year year 1 (BSC/OSP)
  • F850: Master of Environmental Science year 1 (M/ENVSCI)
  • F851: MEnvSci Environmental Science with International Experience year 1 (MENVSC/ESIE)

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