- Course Code
- GG 3026
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr T Mighall
Pre-requisites
Available only to students in programme year 3 or above who have passed GG 2003 and/or GG 2504.
Notes
This course will not be available in session 2009/10. This course may not be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with GG 4032.
Overview
The course will cover a series of themes which will be taught as principles and as integrated topics. Areas to be covered will include the chronological and climatic framework of the Quaternay, glacial and interglacial cycles, landforms and soils.
Structure
2 one-hour lecture/practicals per week; 1 field trip replaces a 2 hour class.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (67%) and in-course assessment - project (33%).
Resit: Resit examination - 1 two-hour written examination (67%) PLUS original in-course assessment carried forward (33%).