Module Identifier GG10610  
Module Title EARTH SURFACE ENVIRONMENTS  
Academic Year 2006/2007  
Co-ordinator Dr Eric Johnstone  
Semester Semester 1  
Other staff Dr Bryn P Hubbard, Dr Paul A Brewer  
Mutually Exclusive RD15710, RC11510  
Course delivery Lecture   20 Hours. 1 hr lectures.  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam1.5 Hours On-line exam. 100%
Supplementary Exam1.5 Hours On-line exam.  100%

Learning outcomes

On succesful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of :-


Aims

To provide an insight into the nature of various earth surface environments.

Content

This module provides a valuable introduction to the dynamic process systems operating upon the
Earth's surface. Particular attention is paid throughout to integrating an understanding of
contemporary process with an understanding of contemporary and ancient landforms. A range of
global environments is examined, illustrating their landform assemblages, the process systems
operating in them and the problems encountered when attempting to manage them. The following
lecture outline will be followed during this module:

Lectures 1-2: Global Perspectives

Lectures 3-6: Fluvial environments

Lectures 7-10: Arid environments

Lectures 11-15: Glacial environments and Mega-geomorphology

Lectures 16-20: Periglacial environments and Mountain environments

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Summerfield, M. (1991) Global Geomorphology Longman (Course Text). 0582301564

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4