Module Details |
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Title | Dynamics of Crust and Mantle | ||
Code | ENVS355 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof J Wheeler Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Johnwh@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 provide an overview of active tectonic processes that operate in the crust and mantle, with emphasis on high temperature phenomena in relation to mountain building and mantle convection (LO1-3) |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge and understanding of the structure and composition of the Earth |
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(LO2) Understanding of the processes by which mantle flow, plate motions and related crustal tectonics control large-scale structures on the Earth’s surface. |
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(LO3) Understanding of the processes responsible for the mineralogy, chemistry, isotopic signatures and microstructures of rocks on all scales from submicron to hundreds of kilometres |
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(S1) Use of quantitative modelling and analysis techniques |
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(S2) Use of methods for reconstruction and analysis of orogens |
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(S3) The evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of diverse and perhaps ambiguous data using theoretical ideas from throughout the degree programme |
Syllabus |
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First 5 weeks Second 5 weeks |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 |
20 14 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 6
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60 mins X 2 totaling 20
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Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Theory-style paper | 2.5 hours | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Online practical report | 6 pages including di | 50 |
Recommended Texts |
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