Earth, Atmosphere and Oceans

Code School Level Credits Semesters
BIOS1072 Biosciences 1 30 Spring UK
Code
BIOS1072
School
Biosciences
Level
1
Credits
30
Semesters
Spring UK

Summary

Explore the fundamental processes that drive Earth’s system, on land, in the ocean and in the atmosphere. You will study geology, geography, oceanography, and meteorology, developing a range of practical and transferable skills. By the end of this module, you will have an understanding of:

The rocks beneath our feet, how they are formed, and the different ways in which we study and interpret them.

Geologic time scale and common geological hazards.

Weather formation, atmospheric and ocean chemistry, large scale ocean circulation patterns, and Earth’s resulting climatic zones.

Target Students

Year 1 BSc/MSci Environmental Science and Natural Sciences students.

Assessment

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with:• An understanding of the fundamental processes that drive Earth’s systems• Familiarity with the different types of evidence used to study Earth’s geologic, atmospheric and oceanic composition.

Learning Outcomes

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.