Glacial and Fluvial Processes

Cod y Modiwl: GS25520
Teitl y Modiwl: Glacial and Fluvial Processes
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Hywel Griffiths
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): DA25520
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Tristram Irvine-Fynn

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Short report: Students will be asked to conduct a series of calculations and answer some short-answer questions. 1000 Words	25%
Arholiad Semester	Unseen exam, short answer and essay: 2 Awr	75%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Short report:	25%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Unseen exam, short answer and essay: 2 Awr	75%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Describe the key processes and forms of catchment systems including the interaction of fluid flow and sediment;
Identify and explain how glacial and fluvial processes interact to produce different landforms and landscapes;
Explain the structure of drainage networks, channel morphology and channel dynamics;
Evaluate management issues and strategies in hydrological catchments, including hazards.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module examines key fundamental geomorphological and hydrological processes operating in terrestrial catchments extending from mountains to estuaries, specifically associated with glaciers and rivers. The module will first examine process operating in those environments separately, before considering how they can influence geohazards, and landform and landscape formation and evolution.

Nod

The module aims to:

· develop thorough conceptual awareness of glacial and fluvial activity and processes and the geomorphological consequences of the movement of water across the landscape.

· develop a critical conceptual awareness of the processes that influences how catchments respond hydrologically and geomorphologically to environmental change.

· utilise understanding of fluvial and glacial landscapes to evaluate management strategies adopted both for river channels and wider catchments, including for hydrological hazards.

Cynnwys

· Glacier mass balance and hydrology

· Glacier motion and erosion sediment entrainment and export

· River channel processes – fluid flow, sediment and erosion

· Hydraulic geometry and river channel patterns

· Managing catchment systems and hydrological environments

· Fieldwork in the Rheidol catchment

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Verbal: None Written: Essay writing skills developed during the seen exam
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Development of research skills, essay writing and a focus on important management strategies used widely within the environmental engineering industry. Inclusion of external speaker from industry will highlight potential career options.
Datrys Problemau	Students will be required to understand the derivation of key physical processes and evaluate strategies used to monitor and manage key components of the glacial and fluvial catchment system.
Gwaith Tim	None
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Independent reading from reading list
Rhifedd	Through an emphasis on the quantification of glacial and fluvial catchment forms and processes, and explaining geophysical flows from first mechanical principles
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Successful students will leave the course an awareness of important environmental management issues and solutions.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Undertaken during independent reading and preparation for seen exam
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Access to extensive library and www resources will be an essential tool to develop students' background understanding.

Nodau

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