Module Details
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Title Global Geophysics and Geodynamics (Level M)
Code ENVS598
Coordinator Prof AJ Biggin
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
A.Biggin@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To impart an advanced understanding of lithospheric-scale active tectonics, and the ability to carry out mathematical calculations to understand and analyse tectonic processes;

To introduce the students to advanced topics and research frontiers in core/mantle dynamics and evolution;

To improve MATLAB/python programming skills initially acquired in ENVS229;

To develop advanced skills appropriate to understanding and communicating peer-reviewed research literature with a focus on synthesising information from multiple sources.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Describe and explain principles and details of active tectonic processes

(LO2) Apply mathematical methods to describe tectonic processes

(LO3) Describe and explain current theories and controversies regarding the dynamics of Earth from its surface to core and the methods used to study these topics.

(LO4) Synthesise information from multiple sources to create a coherent and sophisticated description of our knowledge of deep Earth processes and the uncertainty inherent to these.

(S1) Numeracy

(S2) Critical analysis and synthesis

(S3) Programming

(S4) Communication – written & oral

Syllabus
 

50% on lithospheric geodynamics, 50% on deep Earth dynamics

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures; Computer based practicals; Tutorials

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           10

10

 20
Timetable (if known)           60 mins X 1 totaling 10
120 mins X 1 totaling 10
  		 
Private Study 130
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
50% lithosphere dynamics; 50% addressing deep Earth synthesis  120 minutes    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
50% lithosphere dynamics; 50% addressing deep Earth synthesis Assignment addressing lithosphere dynamics  1000 words or equiva    25       
Assignment addressing deep Earth research topics  1000 words or equiva    25       

Recommended Texts
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