Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Dr Martyn Kurr

The Essential Geoscience module aims to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills in geological, geographical and environmental that are required for a successful progression to degree-level study. The module will focus on providing foundation knowledge of earth processes and systems and will place a strong emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills to a range of subject areas.

The module will cover the following topic areas: Earth systems: lithosphere (including plate tectonics, volcanoes), atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere and biosphere (including soils).

Global geophysical and biogeochemical cycles: the cycling of energy, water, carbon and nitrogen

Evolution of life and its impact on the environment: early atmosphere, development of single-and multicellular organisms, diversification of fauna and flora in the Palaeozoic; dinosaurs, evolution of angiosperms and mammals. Mass extinction events, ice-age to greenhouse transitions.

Earth systems concepts: homeostasis, positive and negative feedback, Gaia hypothesis.

Anthropogenic impacts upon the Earth: exploitation of natural resources (water, forests, minerals and fossil fuels).

Introducing the global climate emergency: causes, future impacts, carbon neutrality/COP, mitigation/adaptation.

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Grade D- to D+ Demonstrates a basic understanding of the subject but some errors present. Some inaccuracies and misconceptions evident. Limited ability to apply subject knowledge to new or different scenarios. The clarity of information presentation is weak and use of appropriate, subject-specific terminology is limited.

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Grade A- and above An excellent understanding of the subject matter with virtually no inaccuracies and misconceptions evident. Demonstrates a very good ability to apply subject knowledge to new or different scenarios, with very few errors. The clarity of information presentation is excellent and use of appropriate, subject-specific terminology is very well developed. Some evidence of reflectivity in the work produced

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Grade B- to B+ A good understanding of the subject matter. Very few inaccuracies and misconceptions evident. Demonstrates ability to apply subject knowledge to new or different scenarios, with few errors. The clarity of information presentation is good and use of appropriate, subject-specific terminology is well-developed. There is evidence of engagement with published information sources.

C- i C+

Grade C- to C+ A clearer understanding of the subject matter. Demonstrates ability to apply subject knowledge to new or different scenarios, but with some errors. The clarity of information presentation is acceptable and use of appropriate, subject-specific terminology is developing. There is evidence of some limited engagement with published information sources.

1. Demonstrate an accurate understanding of geo-environmental principles and concepts.

2. Demonstrate a correct understanding of appropriate methods in geoscience.

3. Apply concepts and principles to different scenarios.

4. Present information clearly and logically using specialist vocabulary.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
GWAITH CWRS	Test 1		20.00
GWAITH CWRS	Test 2		20.00
GWAITH CWRS	Test 3		20.00
GWAITH CWRS	Practical Portfolio		40.00

		Oriau
Lecture	24*2 hour sessions to also include class-based practical sessions	48
Tutorial	12*1 hour tutorials	12
Private study	Time spent working on guided and independent study and on the preparation of assignments.	140

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

Students will be required to access online resources. Use of personal computers or University facilities will enable this.

Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/osf-0103.html

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• F62F: BSc Geological Oceanography year 0 (BSC/GEOF)