Module Identifier | RD10120 | ||
Module Title | MAKING THE BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE | ||
Academic Year | 2002/2003 | ||
Co-ordinator | Mr Ian P Keirle | ||
Semester | Semester 1 | ||
Course delivery | Lecture | 36 Hours | |
Other | 12 Hours 4 x 3 hour visits | ||
Assessment | Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 4, 5 | 50% |
Semester Assessment | Assignment Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3 | 50% | |
Supplementary Assessment | Candidates will be required to re-take the element(s) of assessment that resulted in the failure to achieve a module pass mark |
Ranges:
Rocks: Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic.
Nature of rocks: Hard, soft, chemical properties, crystal structure
Landscape: Relative hardness/softness of rock, effects of folding and faulting.
Outcome 2
Geomorphological processes responsible for creating landscape features are recognised and explained.
Performance criteria:
a. A knowledge of the geomorphological processes involved in erosion and the resultant geomorphological
features is demonstrated.
b. A knowledge of depositional processes and the resulting geomorphological features is demonstrated.
c. A knowledge of the importance of transport to the formation of geomorphological features is demonstrated.
Ranges:
Erosion: Glacial, fluvial, marine,
Deposition: Glacial, fluvial, marine,
Transport: Glacial, fluvial, marine,
Outcome 3
The changing nature of climatic and environmental conditions over time is understood.
Performance criteria:
a. An awareness of the changing climatic conditions over time is demonstrated.
b. An awareness of the effects of environmental conditions on landforms is demonstrated.
Ranges:
Climate: Glacial, interglacial, present day.
Environmental conditions: Sea level change, temperature, altitude, precipitation.
Outcome 4
Describe the historical development of a given landscape
Performance criteria
a. Identify the event/civilisation that created the feature/landscape and describe its original purpose.
b. Describe the components of the feature/landscape
c. Describe the visual impact and importance of the feature/landscape.
Ranges
Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages, Roman, Saxon, Norman, medieval and recent
Prominence, visibility, unobtrusive, covered, rarity, abundance
Outcome 5
Describe the approaches to archaeological research.
Performance criteria
a. Identify the information sources available to date a feature/landscape
b. Describe the means by which archaeological artefacts are uncovered.
Ranges
Historical records, pictures/paintings, radiocarbon dating, associated implements
Maps and aerial photos, excavation techniques
.2 IT and information handling
Students may use the internet as a resource to help them with their assignment.
.4 Writing in an academic context
The assignment will be in the form of a report that assesses the geological and geomorphological processes that have affected an area over time.
Common skills 9, 10, 12, 18
.7 Self-management
Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.