Module Details
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Title Geodynamics of the Mediterranean
Code ENVS368
Coordinator Dr RA Duller
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Robert.Duller@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

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, through space and time.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Describe how larger scale, geodynamic processes can influence the Earth's surface

(LO2) Describe how local tectonic regime can govern geomorphology, sediment routing and sedimentology

(LO3) Describe how local climatic regime can govern geomorphology, sediment supply and sedimentology

(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

(S1) Field work: mapping, logging, synthesise observations

(S2) Evaluate own field-based synthethis in the context of published scientific literature

(S3) Group work: generate data as a team

(S4) Present work to short deadline as a group

Syllabus
 

- 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

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching of the module will be by face-to-face seminars before the field course starts, which will provide students with appropriate background to the field locations. In the field, small group teaching will take place during the taught parts of the field course, followed by student-led small group (2-5 students) research projects. Each group is expected to desighn and lead a field seminar / mini fieldtrips, which will last 2-3 hours. All learning material will be uploaded onto CANVAS and attendance will be monitored online when on campus.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   12

     70

   82
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 68
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Group field project and presentation 1. This is a small group field project presentation that is asessed in the field. Each group designs and leads the field sminar / field trip for 2 hours taking all  0    25       
Group field project and presentation 2. This is a small group field project presentation that is asessed in the field. Each group designs and leads the field sminar / field trip for 2 hours taking all  0    25       
This is an individual assessment where students write a 5000 word max report that contains background and discussion to geodynamics of southeast Spain. The report will contain up to 10 figures, includ  0    50       

Recommended Texts
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