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GV2EPH: Earth Processes and Hazards

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GV2EPH: Earth Processes and Hazards

Module code: GV2EPH

Module provider: Geography and Environmental Science; School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

Credits: 20

Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)

When you鈥檒l be taught: Semester 1

Module convenor: Dr Hazel McGoff, email: h.j.mcgoff@reading.ac.uk

Module co-convenor: Dr Alison MacLeod, email: alison.macleod@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 20 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module explores the key natural processes that occur both within the Earth and at the surface and also describes the hazards that are associated with these processes.聽

Heat flow within the Earth is the main driver of plate tectonic changes and the continual cycle of plate formation, motion and destruction forms the distinctive geomorphology of the Earth鈥檚 surface especially at plate margins where features such as mountain ranges, volcanoes and ocean trenches occur. Surface features are further modified by processes including weather, gravity, water, ice and fire. This module explores these dynamic processes and also the resultant hazards which result from the tectonic and geomorphological evolution of the Earth including volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, weather events and landslides as well as the impact these can have on the natural world and human societies.聽

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:聽

  1. Describe the key processes within the Earth that drive plate tectonic changes and identify they main tectonic features of constructive, destructive and conservative plate margins聽聽
  2. Discuss how agents of weathering and erosion such as gravity, water, ice and wind modify the Earth鈥檚 surface changing its geomorphology聽聽
  3. Understand the importance of geological timescales in tectonic and geomorphological processes聽聽聽
  4. Describe tectonic and geomorphological hazards including volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides and weather events, how these originate, their characteristics and impacts on the natural world and outline the impacts of these hazards on human societies through the use of case studies聽

Module content

  • Heat within the Earth and role as driver of plate tectonics聽
  • The Earth鈥檚 magnetic field and magnetic storms聽
  • The lithosphere 鈥� constructive and rifted tectonic margins聽
  • The lithosphere 鈥� destructive margins聽
  • Lithosphere hazards 鈥� volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis聽
  • Geomorphological hazards Weather events including hurricanes and tornadoes聽
  • Geomorphological hazards Landslides聽
  • Geomorphological hazards Floods, droughts and fire聽
  • Geomorphological hazards Glacial erosion and deposition聽
  • Impact of hazards on the natural world聽
  • Impacts of hazards on human societies聽

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

  • Short introductory screencasts聽
  • Weekly lectures/seminars聽
  • Computer/paper based practicals聽
  • Laboratory practicals聽

Study hours

At least 36 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.


聽Scheduled teaching and learning activities 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Lectures 11
Seminars 6
Tutorials
Project Supervision
Demonstrations
Practical classes and workshops 16
Supervised time in studio / workshop
Scheduled revision sessions 2
Feedback meetings with staff 2
Fieldwork
External visits
Work-based learning


聽Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts 5
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions
Feedback meetings with staff
Other 5
Other (details) Blackboard quizzes (not assessed)


聽Placement and study abroad 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Placement
Study abroad

Please note that the hours listed above are for guidance purposes only.

聽Independent study hours 聽Semester 1 聽Semester 2 听厂耻尘尘别谤
Independent study hours 153

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Type of assessment Detail of assessment % contribution towards module mark Size of assessment Submission date Additional information
In-class test administered by School/Dept Blackboard tests 40 Blackboard tests 鈥� questions based on practical work
Set exercise Report 60 2,500 words Data interpretation - report linked to a community evacuation plan

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

Assessments with numerical marks

  • where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
  • the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
  • where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
  • where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

  • where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
  • where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Blackboard 鈥榪uizzes鈥� which do not contribute to modules assessment but allow students to check that they understand the learning outcomes for each week.聽

Reassessment

Type of reassessment Detail of reassessment % contribution towards module mark Size of reassessment Submission date Additional information
In-class test administered by School/Dept Blackboard tests 40 During the University resit period
Set exercise Report 60 2,500 words During the University resit period Data interpretation - report linked to a community evacuation plan

Additional costs

Item Additional information Cost
Computers and devices with a particular specification
Printing and binding
Required textbooks
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear Waterproof jacket and walking boots / wellington boots 拢100 and 拢80
Specialist equipment or materials
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT鈥橲 CONTRACT.

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