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 | Dynamics of Crust and Mantle | ||
Code | ENVS555 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor J Wheeler Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Johnwh@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 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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(LO4) Ability to synthesise diverse types of information, and critique the assumptions behind methods |
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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 |
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(S4) Synthesis, and critical awareness of the limitations of, diverse information and methods |
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 method 3 – feedback on the formative assessment which asks for critique and synthesis |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 |
30 |
50 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 100 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Online Open Book Exam (Theory-Style Paper). This is an anonymous assessment. | 150 | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Critical evaluation and synthesis of a topic from the second half | 0 | 0 | ||||
Online practical report | 2 | 50 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |