On Earth and Life
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG1014 | Geography | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- GEOG1014
- School
- Geography
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module explores the deep historical co-evolution of Earth and life and emphasizes uniqueness of place and historical contingency. It explores geological, plate tectonic and paleoenvironmental ideas and research at the global scale, emphasising the role of life in creating past and present planetary environments, and conversely the role of environment and environmental change in the evolution and geography of life. The module serves as useful preparation for a range of second and third year modules on evolution, geology and environmental change, both in Geography and in other Schools (Life Sciences, Biosciences).
Target Students
Open to all Year 1 students.
Classes
Teaching will take place mainly through lectures, which may be complemented by seminars or engagement sessions, as appropriate.
Assessment
- 100% Online Exam (1-hour): 1 hour online exam - multiple choice
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to encourage students to explore the history of the Earth and itslife. This includesthe history of ideas about the nature and evolution of the Earth's surface and the evolution and biogeography of plants, animals and humans. On completing the module, students should know more about the evolution of the Earth itself, and the life found on it, and be able to assess critically the ideas and methods of researchers in the historical and geographical sciences.Learning Outcomes
a. Knowledge and understanding
- Develop knowledge of the topics listed in the summary of content.
b. Intellectual skills
- Intensive learning through listening, note-taking and reading
- Understanding the provisional nature of knowledge
- Developing awareness of diverse/interdisciplinary approaches to understanding complex issues.
c. Professional practical skills
- Understanding ideas, data types and sources
- Evaluating scientific techniques and approaches.
d. Transferable skills
- Managing study time
- Using diverse information sources
- Retrieving and organizing information.