Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | GEODYNAMICS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN | ||
| Code | ENVS368 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr RA Duller Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Robert.Duller@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To determine the geodynamic and geomorphological evolution of southeast Spain through synthesis and integration of disparate datasets. A corollary of this will be to elucidate the impact of recent tectonic and climatic events on landscape development and the character of sedimentary successions, with an appreciation of space-time. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Describe how larger scale, geodynamic processes can influence the Earth's Surface |
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(LO2) Describe how local tectonic regime can govern geomorphology, sediment routing and sedimentology |
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(LO3) Describe how local climatic regime can govern geomorphology, sediment supply and sedimentology |
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(LO4) Synthesize available geodynamic, sedimentary, geomorphological and analytical information and integrate to generate a palaeogeographic model of how the Betic orogen evolved through time and space |
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(S1) Field work: mapping, logging, synthesise observations |
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(S2) Evaluate own field-based synthethis in the context of published scientific literature |
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(S3) Group work: generate data as a team |
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(S4) Present work to short deadline as a group |
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Syllabus |
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Plate tectonics context of the Alpine/Mediterranean over the last 90Ma Origins of sedimentary basins within orogenic belts, with special reference to the Neogene sedimentary basins of the Alpine/Mediterranean region Stratigraphic evolution of the Neogene sedimentary basins of southeast Spain: environmental interpretation of the sediment sequences Neogene to Quaternary tectonic geomorphology of the sedimentary basins of southeast Spain: uplift, dissection and drainage reorganization The effects of dry climates on soils and geomorphic processes: the basis for understanding modern processes of erosion and deposition |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method 1 - Online lectures Teaching method 2 - Field work Teaching Method 3 - Small group (up to 5 students per group)learning in the form of asynchronous online tutorial |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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50 |
20 10 |
80 | ||||
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| Private Study | 70 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
| Group field project presentation 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :On field class | 2 hours | 25 | ||||
| Group Field project presentation 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :On field class | 2 hours | 25 | ||||
| Constructing palaeomaps and embed in a 5-page report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) | 10 hours | 50 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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