Physical geography and geology bsc(hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Brighton and Hove

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brighton and hove

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Our accredited Physical Geography and Geology BSc(Hons) explores the diverse processes that regulate our planet, covering topics such as climate change, natural resources and the impact of geology on environmental management.
The course focuses on employability, transferable skills and applied learning. Laboratory work using specialist facilities and field trips to destinations such as Spain, Pembrokeshire and Yorkshire will develop practical skills such as rock description, logging, geological mapping, geomorphology and climate change.
You will also gain a wider and more critical knowledge of physical geography and geology through the study of Earth systems and human environment interactions.
This course is accredited by the Geological Society of London

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Brighton and Hove (East Sussex)
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Subjects

  • Physical Geography
  • Climate
  • Accredited
  • Systems
  • Climate Change
  • Geology

Course programme

Year 1

The first year will provide you with a foundation in the earth sciences, physical geography and geology. The emphasis is on key principles of geology and physical geography, and developing practical skills through fieldwork in Pembrokeshire and Yorkshire.

Modules Core modules
  • Fundamentals of Physical Geography

    This module will provide a theoretical and practical introduction to a range of azonal (tectonic, climatic, hydrological, fluvial, coastal, slope, aeolian, and biogeographical) and zonal (glacial and periglacial) physical geographical systems. You will examine the ways in which these systems interact with and influence human activities, both at the present day and over archaeological timescales.

  • Earth Materials

    This module will introduce you to chemical bonding, mineralsgroups, physical properties, crystal symmetry classes, optical mineralogy and the petrology and major element geochemistry of common sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rock types. You will develop skills in description and identification in hand specimen and petrological microscopy and, develop your reasoning in the key skills of systematic description, classification and, unravelling the petrogenesis of rock types.

  • Quantitative Geoscience

    In this module you will develop your understanding of, and technical competence in the basic pure mathematical principles which underpin geosciences. You will be introduced to concepts of basic statistical analysis and the different ways of representing data graphically.

  • Fundamentals of Geology

    This module will introduce you to the fundamental principles of geological science and their application to ‘reading the rock record’ to interpret the geological history of a region and past environments. The module integrates campus-based learning with a residential field course in an area of varied geology, such as Pembrokeshire. The field course will reinforce your understanding of the fundamental principles and introduce you to the techniques of geological data collection and interpretation.

  • Geological Visualisation

    Interpretation of the geological structure and history of an area from a geological map is an essential skill for a geologist. This module will teache you these skills using problem maps and published geological maps in the context of the geological history of the British Isles. Field geological mapping skills are also developed including: how to make field measurements, collect geological data, describe rocks in the field, produce a geological map and section, and produce an integrated report based on field observations.

Options*
  • Global Environmental Issues

    Module code: GY431

    This module will introduce you to a range of pressing global environmental issues which are explored from both natural science and social science angles, via a range of case studies. The module focuses on scientific, social, economic and political aspects of current and past environmental issues and explores how some of the issues may be addressed through interdisciplinary management and mitigation. Workshop sessions involving targeted pre-reading and small group working will take place at specific intervals.

  • The Earth and Ocean System

    Module code: GG416

    In this module you will explore and discuss the four ‘spheres’ of the Earth system: the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, and how they interact to produce the stratigraphic record of Earth history.

  • Diversity of Life

    Module code: BY151

    This module will provide an integrated approach to the study of living organisms. Beginning with a study of taxonomic principles, you will explore the cell biology of selected examples of microbes, plants and animals, focussing on cell structure and organisation. Key aspects will be emphasised using practical and field exercises.

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Physical geography and geology bsc(hons)

Price on request