Earth Surface Environments

Cod y Modiwl: GS10520
Teitl y Modiwl: Earth Surface Environments
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Stephen Tooth
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mr Marton Lendvay; Dr Tom Holt; Dr Hywel Griffiths; Professor Sarah Davies; Dr Morgan Jones; Dr Adam Hepburn; Dr Cerys Jones; Dr Tristram Irvine-Fynn

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Mapping project (group): StoryMaps (or equivalent platform) landscape description/interpretation mapping project. This will be based on all five topic areas (i.e. fluvial, glacial, dryland, soils, ecology). 1000 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	BlackBoard exam: 1.5 Awr This will be based on all five topic areas (i.e. fluvial, glacial, dryland, soils, ecology).	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Mapping project (individual): StoryMaps (or equivalent platform) landscape description/interpretation mapping project. This will be based on all five topic areas (i.e. fluvial, glacial, dryland, soils, ecology). 750 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	BlackBoard exam: 1.5 Awr This will be based on all five topic areas (i.e. fluvial, glacial, dryland, soils, ecology).	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate an understanding of how processes of erosion, transport and deposition operate within a variety of Earth surface environments / systems.
Describe how landscapes develop and evolve over a variety of space and timescales in response to processes or erosion, transport and deposition.
Describe the basic processes of ecological diversification, ecological change, soil formation, soil distribution and the inter-relationships between soil and the biosphere.
Describe the interactions between the biosphere, soils, climate and human population pressures at a global scale.
Describe and evaluate the current and evolving management challenges in Earth systems/environments.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module provides a valuable introduction to the dynamic process systems operating upon the Earth's surface. Particular attention is paid throughout to integrating knowledge of processes with an understanding of contemporary and ancient landforms. A range of global environments is examined, illustrating their landform assemblages, primary process systems and management issues. The module is assessed through a combination of multiple choice exam and a group assessment. The group assessment will require students to select an Earth surface environment systems and demonstrate the process connectivity / interactions between them in an interactive StoryMap.

Cynnwys

The module will consider a range of processes and environments that operate on Earth's surface, including but not necessarily limited to: Fluvial, glacial and dryland environments, soil systems, and ecosystems. It will be taught through a series of 2 hr lectures, supported by an assessment workshop.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will be required to produce a professionally written and interactive StoryMap. Written and visual communication will be developed in these activities.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will be encouraged to reflect on their learning while completing the group assignment. A mock multiple choice exam will also encourage this, but reflection will not be formally assessed.Co-learning with peers are is a skill relevant to future careers. The ability to communicate using appropriate scientific language, and to work as part of a team are generic and transferrable skills.
Datrys Problemau	Students will develop problem-solving skills through the production of a group StoryMap which will require them to integrate knowledge and understanding of process regimes in an Earth surface environment/ system.
Gwaith Tim	Students will be required to work in small teams for the group assessment. Through this they will develop skills in collaborative team-work and peer-learning. Students will be expected to play an active part in group activities.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students will need to adapt to a more independent and self-directed learning style to complete the assessments. The mapping assessment will foster team-working skills which will benefit their adaptability and resilience in future group-working and group-learning environments, as well as being valuable soft skills for their wider life and career beyond the university.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	This module will provide students with understanding of the key, fundamental processes and interactions associated with the physical geography of the Earth. It will lay the foundation for studying earth science, surface process, geomorphology, hydrology, soils and ecology in other modules at Part 1 and Part 2.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will be required to think critically about the best ways of presenting geographical data / information for the group assignment..
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be required to usedigital software to complete the poster; this will develop computer literacy. Further reading is an integral component of student-directed learning, requiring competence in finding and engaging with relevant sources online and via library-based digital search engines.

Nodau

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