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Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2017-2018 (archived)

Module GEOL2267: THE GEOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF THE BRITISH ISLES

Department: Earth Sciences

GEOL2267: THE GEOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF THE BRITISH ISLES

Type Open Level 2 Credits 10 Availability Available in 2017/18 Module Cap Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • To introduce the geology and geological history of the British Isles.
  • To understand the nature and range of geological resources in the UK and the importance of geology in the social and economic development of this country.

Content

  • The geology of the British Isles.
  • Major events in the geological history of the British Isles related to plate tectonic processes.
  • Economic geology in Britain.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • To relate major events in the geological history of the British Isles to plate tectonic processes.
  • To consider how these events are represented in the geology of the British Isles.
  • Will have acquired subject knowledge and understanding in geological principles, terms, definitions and classifications.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to synthesize information/data from a variety of sources.
  • Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to analyze, evaluate/interpret geological data.
Key Skills:
  • Receive and respond to a variety of information sources.
  • Develop skills necessary for self-managed lifelong learning (including independent working, time management).

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • The module is delivered through one-hour lectures.
  • These are supported by handouts and directed reading.
  • Guidance on preparation, key and exam skills are provided.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 10 Weekly 1 hour 10 ■
Preparation and Reading 90
Total 100

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
One hour unseen written examination 100%

Formative Assessment:

Examples of exam questions and model answers are posted on DUO.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University