10 | GEOLOGY
Second Year
During the second year, particular attention is paid to observation, recording
and interpretation of geological phenomena in the field and laboratory,
including an extensive overseas field course. It is the intention that by the end of
the second year you will have been given a complete grounding in geology that
will allow you to carry out your own independent geological studies.
Combined Honours BSc Geology Single Honours BSc Geology
Combined Honours BSc Geology students take modules during
the second year that cover the following themes: Single Honours BSc Geology students also take modules with
the following themes:
• Petrology • Geology and Society
• Field Techniques
The nature of igneous bodies, processes of their formation,
isotopes for magma source identification and age dating.
Studies of metamorphic minerals and textures are described in
the context of plate tectonics and the origin of the continents.
How the geomorphology of ancient sedimentary environments
can be reconstructed from evidence in the rock record and from
using equivalent modern environments as a template.
An investigation of the behaviour of rock deformation and study
of the construction and interpretation of geological maps.
Acquisition, processing and interpretation of near-surface
geophysical data
Geological Mapping Training focuses on a residential field
course that covers the techniques used to make a geological
map and to determine the structure and development of a
major geological province via fieldwork. This prepares you with
appropriate background knowledge to source relevant literature
and carry out independent field projects.
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• Palaeoclimatology and Quaternary Studies
• Geochemistry
Understanding the linkages between Geology and Society
through the study of issues such as geological hazards,
resource depletion, alternative sources of energy and
sustainable geoscience.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of aspects of applied
geoscience in forensic and historical contexts.
Deposits of past ice ages are studied to determine how they can
be interpreted to understand the processes of their formation
and the occurrence, evidence for and possible causes of climate
change over geological time.
The principles, applications and analytical techniques used in
geochemistry, enhancing both laboratory and field skills and
providing experience of geochemical techniques which are
relevant to both academia and industry.