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TRACKING SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPTS IN GEOLOGY AND
EARTH SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING, KEELE UNIVERSITY, UK
STEVEN L. ROGERS, STUART S. EGAN, & IAN G. STIMPSON
society, culture and economics are often neglected, not through any
conscious effort, but by the nature of the subject being taught. Case
studies are provided below for ESC-10048 The Earth System and
ESC-20037 Geoscience and Society. These case studies highlight
the synergies between subject material and the SDGs, some insight
into their design, and student perception (for ESC-10048).
Module Title
Brief Description of Module Content
Explicit
Links with
SDGs
ESC-20036
Palaeoclimatology
and
Quaternary Studies The occurrence, evidence for and plausible causes
of climate change over geological time. 13, 14, 15 1, 2, 3, 6, ESC-20037
Geoscience and
Society Develops an awareness of contributions of
geoscience to economics, environmental and
cultural needs of society. 1, 2, 3, 4,
6, 7, 8, 9,
11, 12, 13,
14, 15 16, 17 ESC-20039
Advanced
Structural Geology
and
Geological Mapping
Training Basic training in geological map making. The
investigation of deformation of rocks ESC-20040
Geoscience Field
Training Advanced geophysics and geological field
techniques, first aid training, career preparation
and independent research skills. ESC-20054
Forensic and
Historical
Geoscience Forensic techniques with focus on law
enforcement. The historical and modern uses of
geoscience for applied purposes (ranging from
water resources to warfare) ESC-20064
Geochemistry Introduction to basic principles, applications and
analytical techniques used in geochemistry. 10,16
ESC-30032
Geoscience:
Independent
Field Project Independent field project including significant
geological mapping. 13
ESC-30008
Structure and
Geodynamics Structural and geodynamic effects associated with
continental tectonics. 13, 14, 15 ESC-30009
Natural Hazards Examines the causes and characteristics of a wide
range of natural hazards (with both environmental
and anthropogenic triggers) and their impact on
society. 1, 2, 3 6, 8, 13,
14, 15 1,
13 ESC-30022
Hydrological and
Engineering
Geology Geological factors influence on availability of water
resources and the design and construction of
engineered infrastructure. 6, 9, 11 7, 14, 15 17
13, 14, 15 ESC-30025
Micropalaeontology:
Principles and
Applications The study of major microfossil groups and
their palaeogeographical, palaeoecological and
biostratigraphical potential. Moderate
Links with
SDGs Vague
Links with
SDGs
13, 14, 15 1, 2
ESC-10034
Time and Space Principles of stratigraphy, geodynamic
development of Earth and of life on Earth through
time ESC-10036
Planet Earth Earth as a planet, large scale geological processes
(e.g. volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis). 13 6, 7, 9, 11,
14, 15 1, 2
ESC-10045
Introductory
Geology for the
Environmental
Sciences Introduction of geoscience as an essential
cornerstone of environmental and sustainability
science. Covers a wide spectrum of geological
topics (the formation and evolution of Earth, life on
Earth, rock types, natural hazards etc.) 7, 12, 13 1, 3, 6, 9,
11, 14, 15 2, 17
ESC-10047
Geoscience
Data Interpretation,
Analysis and
Visualisation Introduction to geophysical, remote sensing,
geographical/geological informations system
techniques. ESC-10048
The Earth System Geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and
hydrosphere interactions. ESC-10054
Introduction to
Mineralogy
and Petrology Igneous and Metamorphic mineral identification
and formation. ESC-10055
Introduction to
Sedimentology and
Palaeontology Theoretical and practical introductions
to sedimentological and palaeontological
principles (evolution, extinction, sediment types,
environments of deposition) ESC-20001
Igneous and
Metamorphic
Petrology The application of geochemistry and experimental
models to the formation of igneous and
metamorphic rocks. ESC-20002
Reconstructing Past
Environments How ancient sediments can be used to reconstruct
their environment (and environmental factors such
as climate) of deposition. Modern examples are
used as a template.
9, 13, 15
1, 2, 3, 6,
7, 11, 13, 14,
15, 17
7
17
7, 9, 11
6, 11,17
1, 2, 3
4, 9, 11
9
13