Unit name | Oceans and Climates |
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Unit code | EASC30071 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Robinson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EASC10002 Environmental Geoscience 1 EASC20038 Analytical Geochemistry EASC20043 Geochemistry 1 Students who wish to choose this unit as an option but have not taken the pre-requisite units, in particular Environmental Geoscience 1 and Geochemistry 1, will be expected to undertake some preparatory work before the unit commences. You should speak to the unit director for guidance before being registered on the unit. |
Co-requisites |
N/A |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
An overview of the physical, chemical and biological aspects of oceanography, and the role played by oceans in climate change in the past, modern and future Earth system with a focus on current issues and debates.
The unit aims to:
On completion you should have:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete laboratory work, or alternative activities, in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.
Coursework (100%) - a 3,000 word written report
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How much time the unit requires
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Assessment
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