Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Biological and Environmental Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

4302NATSCI-SEP-CTY

Aims

To provide students with an introduction to the components of the Earth (geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere and biosphere) and the interactions between them. To gain experience of applying the theoretical knowledge learned during the lectures by collecting, analysing and interpreting data collected in the field.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explain the processes occurring in the different components of the Earth, i.e., the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere and biosphere
2.
Examine the interactions between the different components of the Earth.
3.
Apply practical skills of geographical data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The syllabus of this module includes the following: - Formation of the Earth, its structure, earthquakes and plate tectonics - Atmospheric composition, structure and processes - General controls of global climate and the climates of the world - The water cycle and hydrological processes - An introduction to physical and biological oceanography - Past glaciation and the cryosphere - Ecology and biogeography - Soils: their formation, profile and threats to their sustainability - Sedimentology and stratigraphy - Biogeochemical cycles with an emphasis on the carbon cycle
Module Overview:
This module will provide you with an introduction to the Earth from a geographical perspective and explores how the various global systems are linked and interact with one another.
Additional Information:This module provides students with an introduction to the Earth from a geographical perspective and explores how its various components (geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere and biosphere) are linked, and interact with one another. Tasks completed during practical sessions will be used as formative assessments in order to provide continuous formative feedback to students throughout the course.

Assessments

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