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Programme code | 2GELY022U |
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Programme type | Single Honours |
Programme director(s) |
Michael Kendall
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Faculty | Faculty of Science |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Accrediting types: |
Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist. (http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/) |
Relevant QAA subject benchmark groups | Earth sciences, environmental sciences and environmental studies (2019) (benchmark statement) |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 3 years (full time) |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of knowledge and understanding is through a combination of lectures, supervised practicals, coursework, field work and ICT-based support materials. Throughout students are provided with, and encouraged/required to undertake independent learning through reading and field and class tasks, so as to consolidate and broaden their knowledge and understanding of the subject and their local environment. Level C/4 is a foundation level to provide a suitable learning environment for students without a background in geology. Levels I/5 and H/6 involve greater depth in knowledge and understanding coupled with an increasing role of independent learning. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Knowledge and understanding base is assessed via a combination of closed examinations and assessed coursework, class tests, coursework projects and presentations.
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Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of knowledge and understanding is through a combination of lectures, supervised practicals, coursework, field work and ICT-based support materials. Throughout students are provided with, and encouraged/required to undertake independent learning through reading and field and class tasks, so as to consolidate and broaden their knowledge and understanding of the subject and their local environment. Level C/4 is a foundation level to provide a suitable learning environment for students without a background in geology. Levels I/5 and H/6 involve greater depth in knowledge and understanding coupled with an increasing role of independent learning. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Knowledge and understanding base is assessed via a combination of closed examinations and assessed coursework, class tests, coursework projects and presentations. Self-assessment of an individual's progress is encouraged through the provision of solutions to practical classes and self-led field tasks with solutions and ICT provision. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Acquisition of knowledge and understanding is through a combination of lectures, supervised practicals, coursework, field work and ICT-based support materials. Throughout students are provided with, and encouraged/required to undertake independent learning through reading and field and class tasks, so as to consolidate and broaden their knowledge and understanding of the subject and their local environment. Level C/4 is a foundation level to provide a suitable learning environment for students without a background in geology. Levels I/5 and H/6 involve greater depth in knowledge and understanding coupled with an increasing role of independent learning. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Knowledge and understanding base is assessed via a combination of closed examinations and assessed coursework, class tests, coursework projects and presentations. Self-assessment of an individual's progress is encouraged through the provision of solutions to practical classes and self-led field tasks with solutions and ICT provision. |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level C/4 - Certificate |
Students will be expected to have a sound and broad-based knowledge and understanding of the integrated manner of the working of Earth processes. To develop an introductory ability to apply their understanding of Earth systems to the natural world. They will gain a foundational understanding in the physics and mathematics required for later years. Work will be extensively directed by staff, but will have an introductory understanding of the need for self-evaluation and self-direction of learning. |
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Level I/5 - Intermediate |
At Level I/5, students are expected to have developed a modern, solid foundation of subject specific skills underpinned by the interdisciplinary, scientific principles (quantitative, physicochemico) underlying Earth processes and observation methods. Students will be able to apply the principles more widely and undertake more in-depth analysis, and be able to communicate with others in a sound scientific manner. Students will be more at ease in being able to guide themselves in analysis of their own performance, and of setting and achieving their aims. |
Level H/6 - Honours |
At Level H/6, students will have an expanded range and depth of subject specific knowledge, through the study of core, and option units specific to their aims. Major independent work will have allowed students to become confident in the ability to collect, synthesis, and evaluate data, so as to be able to communicate and defend their own ideas and interpretation of the work. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the undergraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Workload Statement
The Faculty of Science expects a minimum work input by its undergraduates of 40 hours per week for every week of the academic year. The 40 hours is made up of a portfolio of different components. The balance between these components varies slightly from programme to programme reflecting the varying academic demands of different subject areas.
Lectures, practical work, tutorials, seminars and required coursework and homework for may take up around 20 hours per week. While this volume of formal teaching is common in the early years of programmes, in later years there is more self directed learning and the opportunity to carry out supervised research work. In total the formal teaching and the students learning should amount to the 40 hours a week mentioned.
The Faculty of Science requires students to do some academic work in the periods between the terms, both required work and that which reflects their interest in, and commitment to their programmes of study.
Assessment Statement
https://www.bris.ac.uk/science/undergraduates/satementonassessment.pdf
For general undergraduate enquiries please e-mail earth-undergrad@bristol.ac.uk
All units in this year are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Geology 1 | EASC10001 | 40 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Computing for Earth Scientists | EASC10007 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Introduction to Field Skills in Earth Sciences | EASC10008 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Mathematics 1A20 | MATH11004 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Core Physics I:Mechanics and Matter | PHYS10006 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Core Physics II: Oscillations, Waves and Fields | PHYS10005 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Essential Maths for Physics | PHYS11400 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Certificate of Higher Education | 130 |
All units in this year are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Structural Geology | EASC20006 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2C |
Sedimentology | EASC20007 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2D |
Atmospheric Processes | EASC20027 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1B |
Introduction to Field Mapping | EASC20029 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Mineralogy and Petrology | EASC20035 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Petroleum Geophysics | EASC20036 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Numerical Methods and Programming | EASC20041 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Applied Geophysics | EASC20042 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1A |
Mapping, Tectonics and Remote Sensing | EASC20045 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Diploma of Higher Education | 120 |
Students will be offered a blended educational experience with a mix of in person and online teaching. The in person teaching will consist of small group work, laboratory practicals and field work/alternative activities. To achieve the intended learning outcomes across the programme and to satisfy any accreditation requirements, students will be expected to undertake some in person teaching. Where this is not possible, students will be asked to contact their School to discuss arrangements.
All mandatory units in this year are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Geophysics Research Project | EASC30056 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Geophysical Data Analysis and Modelling | EASC30054 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1A |
Near-surface Geophysics Fieldwork | EASC30055 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Global Seismology | EASC30063 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1A |
Global Geophysics | EASC30064 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics | EASC30074 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-2C |
30 credit points from the optional unit lists below (maximum of 20cp of non-core options permitted): | ||||
Core options recommended for this programme: | ||||
Hydrogeology | EASC30065 | 10 | Optional | TB-2D |
Basins and Reservoirs | EASC30072 | 10 | Optional | TB-1B |
Volcanic Hazards | EASC30076 | 10 | Optional | TB-1B |
Non-core options (choice is subject to timetabling constraints): | ||||
Environmental Radioactivity | EASC30050 | 10 | Optional | TB-2D |
Igneous Petrology | EASC30057 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Physical Volcanology | EASC30062 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Mineral Resources | EASC30075 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Geophysics (BSc) | 120 |
Unit Pass Mark for Undergraduate Programmes:
For details on the weightings for classifying undergraduate degrees, please see the Agreed Weightings, by Faculty, to be applied for the Purposes of Calculating the Final Programme Mark and Degree Classification in Undergraduate Programmes.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please refer to the specific progression/award requirements for programmes with a preliminary year of study, the Gateway programmes and International Foundation programmes.
All undergraduate degree programmes allow the opportunity for a student to exit from a programme with a Diploma or Certificate of Higher Education.
Integrated Master's degrees may also allow the opportunity for a student to exit from the programme with an equivalent Bachelor's degree where a student has achieved 360 credit points, of which 90 must be at level 6, and has successfully met any additional criteria as described in the programme specification.
The opportunities for a student to exit from one of the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry with an Award is outlined in the relevant Programme Regulations (which are available as an annex in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes).
An Ordinary degree can be awarded if a student has successfully completed at least 300 credits with a minimum of 60 credits at Level 6.
The pass mark for the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine and Dentistry is 50 out of 100. The classification of a degree in the professional programmes in Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Dentistry is provided in the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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