Global Earth Cycles - SFG1015

Assessment 2: Oral presentation/assessment

They will also be provided feedback on a preliminary group presentation

Oral presentation/assessment 

Assessment 1: Written draft

Students will be provided formative assessment via feedback on a DRAFT technical report on their first field assignment. 

Written draft

Assessment 2: Presentation

Presentation

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Coursework assignments
3 technical reports worth;
10% - 500 words
20%  - 750 words
45% - 1500 words 

Written Assignment 

This module introduces students to the natural global processes that have shaped the world we live in. The module will explore how the past and current environment has been influenced the interaction between the biosphere and the geosphere. It will begin with the emergence of life on earth and how the generation of oxygen via photosynthesis transformed the terrestrial environment.
The module will then progress to examine the classical nutrient cycles (C, N, S, P, Fe, I) and how human intervention has modified and accelerated them. The role of basic soil processes (CEC, hydraulic conductivity, alkalinity etc) in the retention and release of elements and how these impact plant, animal and human nutrition will also be explored. The module will particularly focus on the impacts of agriculture, industry and global climate change.
The module has a strong practical component with a focus on field work, data collection, analysis and reporting. The fieldwork element of this module will be delivered during scheduled class time.

School of Applied Sciences

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Geography

SFG1015 - Global Earth Cycles

Global Earth Cycles

be able to write a technical report on their results 

be able to record, process and interpret basic field data and integrate this with maps and data logs. 

Have an understanding of the large scale planetary processes such as solar radiation and atmospheric circulation influence terrestrial processes.

Understand how the geological record reflects the influence and emergence of life on earth

be able to understand the key components of the global carbon cycle and be able to identify the globally and locally important carbon sinks

be able to perform laboratory analysis for key inorganic nutrients

be able to carry out basic laboratory procedures to determine physicochemical soil properties

be able to prepare and deliver technical presentations with their peers

be able to describe the key physicochemical processes that determine fundamental soil characteristics.

have an understanding of the biological, geochemical and physical processes that determine major and minor nutrient cycles