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Earth&EnvironmentalSciences-HonoursLevel-2017/8-August2017

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SchoolofEarth&EnvironmentalSciences Generaldegreestudentswishing toenter3000-levelmodulesandnon-graduating studentswishing toenter3000-level,4000-levelor5000-levelmodulesmustconsultwiththerelevantHonoursAdviserwithintheSchooltoconfirmtheyarepermittedtoenterthemodule.EnvironmentalGeography(EG)modulesEG3020GlobalClimateChange

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1

Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9

Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-10.00amWedandThu,2.00pm-5.00pmTue

Climate change is one of the most challenging environmental problems currently facing society. Recentglobalwarming likely liesoutsidetherangeofnaturalvariabilitywhencomparedtothe last1000oreven2000years.Thismoduleaddresseshowthisconsensusviewhasbeenderivedandconsiders thescientificevidenceandargumentsthatunderpinourcurrentunderstandingofclimatechange.Themoduleexaminesboth strengths and limitations of long-term proxy climate records, historical datasets based upon directobservation,modelsoftheclimatesystem,andareasofgreatestuncertaintywithincurrentknowledge.Theimpactsandpolicyresponsestoclimatechangearealsointroduced.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforMGeolEarthSciencesandBScEnvironmentalEarthSciences.OptionalforGeographyorSustainableDevelopment

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2002orES2003or(GG2011andGG2012)

Anti-requisite(s): GG3265,GG3268

Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:2x1-hourlecturesand1x2-hourpractical.

Scheduledlearning:44hours Guidedindependentstudy:106hours

Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=50%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=50%

AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=50%,Coursework=50%

Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,Coursework=20%,NoRe-assessmentifCourseworkmarkis<4

Modulecoordinator: DrRWilson

Moduleteachingstaff: DrRWilson,ProfTPrave,DrTRaub,DrJRae


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EG3031SpecialTopicforPhysicalGeographySCOTCATCredits: 5 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytoGeographystudents

Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.

ThismoduleprovidessupportandguidanceforgeographystudentstakingoneoftheEarth&Environmental Science modules offered as part of the Geography degree (normally ES3020-ES3030). Inaddition Geography MA and BSc students taking 15-credit modules from the Science Faculty may findthemselves5creditsshortandthismoduleprovidesthenecessarycredittop-up.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforGeographyorSustainableDevelopmentstudentsalsotakinga15-creditmoduleinEarth&EnvironmentalSciences

Pre-requisite(s): GG2011andGG2012 Co-requisite(s): EG3020orES3011


Weeklycontact:Occasionaltutorials.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: NoRe-assessmentavailable


Moduleteachingstaff: EarthandEnvironmentalSciencesstaff

EG3032SpecialEnvironmentalTopicforPhysicalGeography



Availabilityrestrictions: OnlyavailabletostudentsonaGeographyorSustainableDevelopmentHonoursprogramme.


ThismoduleprovidessupportandguidanceforgeographystudentstakingoneoftheEarth&EnvironmentalScience modules offered as part of the Geography degree. In addition GeographyMA and BSc studentstaking 15-credit modules from the Science Faculty may find themselves 5 credits short and this moduleprovides thenecessarycredit top-up.Thepresentmodule isdesignedtopairwithenvironmental science-basedmodulessuchasES3011GlobalBiogeochemicalCycles.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforGeographyorSustainableDevelopmentstudentsalsotakinganyES3000-levelmodule

Co-requisite(s): NormallyEG3020orES3011


Weeklycontact:2-hoursoftutorials(x4weeks)





Modulecoordinator: DrAZerkle



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EarthScience(ES)modules

ES3001GeologicalMappingSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1



This module provides training in independently constructing and interpreting geological maps and crosssections.Itdevelopsthestudent'sabilitiestorecognisestructuresinbothtwoandthreedimensionsand,byinferringhowthesestructureshavechangedwithtime,todevelopfour-dimensional intellectualskills.Themoduleprovidestrainingindefininggeologicalsamplingstrategiesandfieldreportwriting.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeologyandBScEnvironmentalEarthSciences,jointdegreeswithBiologyandChemistry,andMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2001andES2002 Requiredfor: ES3006,ES3010


Weeklycontact:4mapsandcross-sectionpracticals(3hourseach)andlecturesover10weeksandoccasional2-hourfieldworktutorials.




Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%

Modulecoordinator: ProfTPrave

Moduleteachingstaff: ProfTPrave

ES3002AnalyticalandStatisticalMethodsinEarthSciences



Plannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmMon(analyticalmethods),2.00pm-4.00pmThu(stats)

Thismodulecoverstheprinciplesbehind,andpracticalapplicationof,analyticalscienceanddatahandlinginEarthSciences.Fourkeyanalyticalmethodsarepresentedandstudentsoperateinstrumentsundertechnicalsupervision. Statistical training includes (i) understanding data types, (ii) data presentation and basicdescriptive statistics, (iii) probability, (iv) hypothesis testingusingparametric statistics, (v) correlation andregression, (vi) introduction to numericalmethods. Each studentwill have an opportunity to research anunusual analytical method, relevant to their own interests. Skills taught here reinforce Earth Scienceshonoursteaching,particularlytheindependentresearchprojectmodule.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeology,EnvironmentalEarthScience,jointdegreeswithBiologyandChemistry,andMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2001and(ES2002orES2003)

Requiredfor: ES3003,ES3008


Weeklycontact:Lectures,practicals,tutorialsandlabtimeaveraging5hoursperweek.




Re-assessmentpattern: OralExamination=100%


Moduleteachingstaff: ProfAFinch,DrRWilson


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ES3003GISandSpatialAnalysisforEarthScientistsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 10.00am-1.00pmMon,Wed(lecturepluslabsession)(Weeks1-7)

Thismodulecoverstheprinciplesbehind,andpracticalapplicationof,spatialanalysisinEarthSciences.Thisincludestheanalysisofprimaryandsecondarydatasets,howtoaccessandimportavarietyofdatatypes,andthefundamentalsofvariousspatialanalyticalmethodsincludingspatialstatisticsandmodelingwithinaGISenvironment.Themodulealsopreparesstudentsforthecorrectpresentationofmapsanddatasets inthedissertationproposalandthesis.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeologyandEnvironmentalEarthScience,andMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES3002


Weeklycontact:6lecturesand14practicalsandsupportsessions(Weeks1-7).





Modulecoordinator: DrCBates

Moduleteachingstaff: DrCBates

ES3004ProcessesandProductsinSedimentarySystems



Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-10.00amTue-Thu(lectures),2.00-5.00pmMon(practicals).3fielddays(9.00am-5.00pm)

This core module provides fundamental knowledge and training in describing, studying and interpretingsediments, sedimentary rocks and stratigraphic frameworks. The concepts andmethodologies of processsedimentology, stratigraphy and sedimentary petrography will be taught, and training undertaken usingfieldworkandpracticals.Themoduleservesaspreparationforsubsequentmodulesonrelatedtopicsandforfield-basedmodules,includingAdvancedGeologicalMapping,theResearchdissertation,andthefourth-yearfieldcourse.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeology,EnvironmentalEarthScience,jointdegreeswithBiologyandChemistry,andMGeolEarthSciences



Weeklycontact:Weeklylecturesandpracticalsaveraging6hoursperweekplusfieldtraining





Modulecoordinator: DrCRose

Moduleteachingstaff: ProfTPrave,DrCRose


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ES3006AdvancedGeologicalMappingSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2


Availabilityrestrictions: NotavailabletoGeneralDegreestudents.

Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-5.00pmFri(mappracticals)

Geologicalmapsarenot justsummariesofrocks-theyarewaysofconveyingthree-dimensionalstructureand geological history. This module starts with sessions on geophysics techniques and field-based skillstraining sessions and lab-basedanalysis of classic geologymaps, followedby twoone-week field courses.Fieldassessmentcomprisesageophyscial report, fieldnotesandgeologicalmapswithinholistic,problem-basedexercises,determiningthegeologyofthefieldareasfromfirstprinciples.Attheendofthemodule,studentswill not only have learned how to record, interpret and present field data, but also to visualisegeology in four dimensions. Thismodule is one of themost important for developing confidence in fieldtechniquespriortoindependentresearchprojects.AlltravelandaccommodationcostsassociatedwiththefieldworkareprovidedbytheSchoolofEarthandEnvironmentalSciences.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeology,jointdegreeswithBiologyandChemistry,andMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): ES3001 Requiredfor: ES4001


Weeklycontact:8practicalsessionsthroughsemesterplustworesidentialfieldexcursions.








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ES3007StructuralGeologyandTectonicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 10.00am-12.00noonThu(lectures),2.00-5.00pm(practicals)

This module covers the principles of rock deformation and associated metamorphism, and the tectonicprocesses that drive this deformation. The goals of this module are: a) the development of skills in thestructuralanalysisofrockbodiestogainanunderstandingofthegeometries,sequencing,andkinematicsofdeformational features; b) understanding of tectonic principles and controls on rock deformation andmountainbuilding.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeologyandMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2001andES2002


Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlecture(x11weeks),7x3-hourpracticalsduringthesemesterandfieldwork





Modulecoordinator: DrWMcCarthy

Moduleteachingstaff: DrWMcCarthy


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ES3008GeochemistrySCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 10.00amTueandThu(lectures),2.00-5.00Fri(practicals)

This module provides an introduction to geochemistry: the study of the abundance, distribution andcirculationofthechemicalelementsinminerals,rocks,soils,waterandtheatmosphere.Geochemicaltoolsareapowerfulmeanstothestudyofgeological,economic,andenvironmentalproblems.InthemodulewestudytheoriginanddistributionofthechemicalelementsintheEarthandsolarsystemandreviewthermodynamicsandkineticsasapplied toEarthsystems.Weapply thermodynamics tomakequantitativepredictionsregardingtheoutcomeofchemicalreactionsassociatedwithgeologicalprocesses.We consider the behaviour of elements, mainly in low temperature environments. Material coveredincludes,aqueousgeochemistryandmineralprecipitationanddissolution.Weutilisegeochemical tools toconstrainchangesinearthprocessesandclimate,andtopredicttheimpactoffuturechange.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScEnvironmentalEarthScience,MGeolEarthSciences,BScGeologyandjointdegreeswithBiologyandChemistry

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2001and/orES2003


Weeklycontact:17lectures,15hoursoflaboratoryclasses,2ormorefieldclassesoverthesemester.





Modulecoordinator: DrNAllison

Moduleteachingstaff: DrNAllison,ProfAFinch,DrJRae,DrPSavage


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ES3009IgneousandMetamorphicPetrologySCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 9.00amTueandThu(lectures);2.00pm-5.00pmMon(practicals)

This isacoremodulewithintheBScGeologyandMGeolEarthSciencesdegreesanddeliveredearlyintheHonoursprogrammeinorderto provideaframeworkfor interpretingmajorpetrologicalprocessesactingwithintheEarth'scrustandmantle.Themoduleservesaspreparationforsubsequentmodulesonrelatedtopicsandforfield-basedmodules, includingAdvancedGeologicalMapping,theResearchdissertation,theAlpsfieldcourse,AdvancedPetrogenesisandMetallogeny.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeology,jointdegreeswithBiologyandChemistry,andMGeolEarthSciencesOptionalforEnvironmentalEarthSciencedegree.

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2001andES2002 Requiredfor: ES4006


Weeklycontact:2x1-hourlectures(x11weeks),3-hourpracticalsmostweeks.



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=50%,2x2-hourPracticalExamination=50%


Modulecoordinator: ProfAFinch

Moduleteachingstaff: ProfAFinch,DrSMikhail,DrRWhite

ES3010AdvancedEnvironmentalFieldMethods



Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-5.00pmFri(Weeks1-4)

Thisformstheintroductiontomethodologiesandtraininginappliedenvironmentalproblems.Thismodulestartswithsessionsongeophysicstechniquesandfield-basedskillstrainingsessions.Specificenvironmentalproblems will be identified, and researched in detail before a one-week field excursion where anenvironmentalimpactproblemwillbeaddressedinthefield.AlltravelandaccommodationcostsassociatedwiththefieldworkareprovidedbytheSchoolofEarthandEnvironmentalSciences.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScEnvironmentalEarthScience

Pre-requisite(s): ES3001 Requiredfor: ES4008


Weeklycontact:8field-basedskillstrainingsessions,fortnightlyseminar,one1-weekfieldexcursion,and1-weekoflab-baseddataanalysis.





Modulecoordinator: DrMClaire



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ES3011GlobalBiogeochemicalCyclesSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2



EnvironmentalEarthScienceisinherentlymulti-disciplinary,butmanyenvironmentalsciencecoursesfocusonspecific reservoirsof theEarthsystem(e.g., theatmosphere,oceans,orcontinentalcrust), rather thanexamining the system as a whole. The study of global biogeochemical cycling crosses these disciplinaryboundaries,followingspecificelementsastheyarecycledthroughtheEarthsurfacebyphysical,chemical,andbiologicaltransformations.Thismodulewill focusonthecyclingofthefiveelementscriticalto lifeonEarth - carbon, oxygen, sulfur, phosporus, and nitrogen - using examples from bothmodern and ancientenvironments and their response to human influence. An emphasis will be placed on the understandingproxies utilised for unravelling these proccesses in the environment and in the rock record, along withmodernquantitativemethodsusedtoconstrainthesecycles.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforEnvironmentalEarthSciencesandMGeolEarthSciencesOptionalforGeology,BiologyandGeology,ChemistryandGeology

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2002orES2003,andES3008


Weeklycontact:2-hourlectures(x6weeksandonly1hourinweek7)and3-hourpracticalsessions(x7weeks).





Modulecoordinator: DrAZerkle

Moduleteachingstaff: DrAZerkle,DrMClaire,DrSMikhail


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ES3012AdvancedGeologicalandEnvironmentalFieldMethodsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2



Thismodulecombinesgeophysical,geologicalandenvironmental fieldtraining. Itstartswith lecturesandpracticalsessionsongeophysicsfieldtechniquesandfield-basedskillstrainingsessions,aswellasadvancedmap interpretation sessions for classic geological regions in Scotland. The second part of the moduleinvolvesaone-weekresidential fieldgeologyexcursionto the famousAssynt regionof theNWHighlands.Thefinalpartofthecourseisasecond4-dayto1weekfieldexcursionwhereanenvironmentalproblemwillbethefocusofthetraining.Locationswillvaryfromyeartoyeardependingonstaffing,andcouldbeintheUKorabroad.AlltravelandaccommodationcostsassociatedwiththefieldworkareprovidedbytheSchoolofEarthandEnvironmentalSciences.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforMGeolinEarthSciencesOptionalforChemistryandGeology

Pre-requisite(s): ES3001 Anti-requisite(s): ES3006,ES3010


Weeklycontact:Lecturesandpracticalsessionsfollowedbytworesidentialfieldclasses.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%(geophysicsreport=33.3%;geologicalnotebooksandmaps=33.3%andenvironmentalreport=33.3%)



Moduleteachingstaff: DrRBates,DrMClaire,ProfTPrave,DrAZerkle


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ES3099FieldMethodsinGeosciencesSCOTCATCredits: 30 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2


Availabilityrestrictions: Availableonlytovisitingstudents.

Plannedtimetable: none-field-basedmodule.

Thismoduleisdesignedexclusivelyfornon-graduatingoverseasundergraduatestudentsseekingadvancedtraining ingeological fieldmethods. It consistsofhands-onexperiencehoningobservationalandmappingskillsbyparticipatinginhighlyfocusedresidentialandone-dayexcursionsandassociatedlaboratoryclasses.The module takes full advantage of the University's location close to some classic geological locations,normallyincludingthecentralSpainSierraNorteregion,theNWHighlandsregionincludingtheMoinethrustsystem, the Buchan and Barrovian metamorphic zones in the Dalradian terrane, and the CarboniferoussequencesofNEEnglandandFife.

Programmemoduletype: Availabletovisitingstudentsonly.

Pre-requisite(s): MustbestudyingEarthScienceatanoverseasuniversity


Weeklycontact:Occasionallectures,tutorialsandpracticalsinadditiontofieldwork-thisispredominantlyaresidentialfield-basedmodule.








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ES4001FieldExcursionandMapInterpretationSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 12daysfieldworkinAugust-September.9.00am-5.00pmFri(practicals)

Building on the field training at Junior Honours level, this module develops the field observation andinterpretation skills of collecting, recording, interpreting and synthesising data in the field and fromgeologicalmapsandcross-sections.Thefieldcoursewillbethematic,examiningandsynthesisingallaspectsofa regionto interpretacomplexgeologicalhistory.Themeand locationmayvary,but theexcursionwillgenerallybebasedwithinawell-exposedorogenicbeltwiththeaimoftraversingfromtheforelandtotheinterior.Fieldworkwillbecombinedwithmapandaerialphotographinterpretationandtheconstructionofcross-sections.AlltravelandaccommodationcostsassociatedwiththefieldworkareprovidedbytheSchoolofEarthandEnvironmentalSciences

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeologyEitherES4001orES4008iscompulsoryforMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): normallyES3006


Weeklycontact:2-weekfieldcourseand4labsessions.








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ES4002ResearchReview,EssayandSeminarSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Availabilityrestrictions: BScstudentsmayonlytakethismoduleinsemester1,MGeolstudentscantakethismoduleineithersemester.

Plannedtimetable: Notapplicable.

The student proposes an Earth Science topic, one that has not been directly covered in amodule. Theydiscussthesuitabilityofthetopicwithalecturerwhoagreestobecomeadvisertothestudent.Studentandadviser are required to meet 2 further times during the module. Literature and web-based research isconductedandthestudentwritesacriticalreviewofca.3,500words.Thesamematerialisalsopresentedina15minuteseminartostaffandclassmates.Adviceoncriticalwritingandpresentingtalks isgivenayearbeforethestartofthemodule,onentrytoJuniorHonours,forusethroughouttheHonoursprogramme.Theseminarisassessedbybothlecturersandpeers.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeologyandEnvironmentalEarthScience,andMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): AdmissiontoanHonoursEarthSciencesprogrammeorEnvironmentalEarthScience


Weeklycontact:Occasionallectureand3meetingswithadviserspreadacrossthesemester.



AsusedbyStAndrews:PracticalExamination=15%,Coursework=85%


Modulecoordinator: DrCCousins



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ES4003ResearchDissertationSCOTCATCredits: 45 SCQFLevel10 Semester: WholeYear


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytoSingleHonoursBScEarthSciencestudents


Anindividualresearchprojectwhichallowsthestudenttopursueindepthatopicofpersonalinterest.Thestudentworks largely independently of supervision andhas theopportunity todemonstrate individuality,initiativeandenterprise.Skillsofplanningandexecutingresearchare learnt,aswellastheabilitytoworkindependently,andpresenttheresultsorallyandindissertationform(upto10,000words).(Guidelinesforprintingandbindingdissertationscanbefoundat:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/printanddesign/dissertation/)

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScGeologyandEnvironmentalEarthScience

Pre-requisite(s): AdmissiontoanHonoursEarthSciencesprogrammeorEnvironmentalEarthScience


Weeklycontact:Regularmeetingswithsupervisorarrangedasrequired.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Proposal=5%,Oralpresentation=10%,Dissertation=85%


Modulecoordinator: DrRBatesandDrTRaub


ES4007PetroleumExplorationandGeophysics



Plannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmThu(lectures),2.00-5.00pmThu(practicals)

Thefundamentalconcepts,techniquesandpracticesofthehydrocarbonexplorationindustryarepresented.Studentswillgainathoroughunderstandingofthegeoscienceofpetroleumexploration,particularlyusinggeophysicalmethods,andaworkingknowledgeofmodernconceptsinoilandgasgeology.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforBScGeology,EnvironmentalEarthScience,jointdegreeswithBiologyandChemistry,andMGeolEarthSciences



Weeklycontact:17lectures,15hourslaboratoryclasses,fieldclassesoverthesemester.





Modulecoordinator: DrRBates

Moduleteachingstaff: DrRBates


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ES4008EnvironmentalExcursionSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 6daysfieldworkprecedingSeniorHonours.9.00am-5.00pmFri(practicals)

Thismodule is designed to provide advanced field-based training in a variety of environmental and geochemicalanalyticaltechniquesofutilitytosolvinggeo-environmentalproblems.Thefieldcoursewillbethematicandexamineenvironmentalaspectsofaregionusingan integratedapproach.Themeand locationmayvary.Additionalpost-tripanalysesmayincludegeophysicalandremotelysenseddata,GISandlaboratorywork..AlltravelandaccommodationcostsassociatedwiththefieldworkareprovidedbytheSchoolofEarthandEnvironmentalSciences.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScEnvironmentalEarthScienceEitherES4001orES4008iscompulsoryforMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): ES3010orES3012


Weeklycontact:6dayfieldcourseand4labsessions.





Modulecoordinator: DrABurke

Moduleteachingstaff: DrABurke,DrJRae

ES4010JointHonoursResearchProject

SCOTCATCredits: 30 SCQFLevel10 Semester: WholeYear



Anindividualresearchprojectallowsthestudenttopursueindepthatopicofpersonalinterest.Thestudentworkslargelyindependentlyandhastheopportunitytodemonstrateindividuality,initiativeandenterprise.Projects will normally include an aspect of field and analytical science. Skills of planning and executingresearch are learned, as well as the ability to work independently, and present the results orally and indissertation form (up to 7,000words). (Guidelines for printing andbinding dissertations canbe found at:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/printanddesign/dissertation/)

Programmemoduletype: EITHER(ES4010andCH4448)ORID4441arecompulsoryforjointdegreeswithChemistry

Pre-requisite(s): AdmissiontoJointHonoursGeologyandChemistry





AsusedbyStAndrews:Proposal=5%,OralPresentation=10%,Dissertation=85%


Modulecoordinator: DrRBatesandDrSMikhail



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ES4011WorkPlacementinEarthSciencesSCOTCATCredits: 30 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1or2



PracticalexperienceofEarthSciencesisimportanttograduatejobprospectsandforstudentstounderstandthe practical relevance of taught material course. This module is a platform for the students to obtainexperience of the workplace through an 8-week industrial placement. The student finds their own workplacement,somewiththeassistanceofstaffconnectionsinindustryandalumni.Workplacementscanbeofa variety of forms, varying from office or lab-based work to engineering geology at sites in the UK toexploration geology across theworld. Theperformanceof the student in theworkplace is assessedusingsimilar criteria to those used when applying for Chartered (CGeol) status. The student reports on theiractivitiesduringplacementattheendoftheplacementperiod.

Programmemoduletype: ES4011orES4012iscompulsoryforMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2001andES2002andEntrytoMGeolEarthSciences


ThisisaStudyAbroadorExternalPlacementmodule






ES4012ResearchPlacementinEarthSciences

SCOTCATCredits: 30 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1or2



PracticalexperienceofEarthSciencesisimportanttograduatejobprospectsandforstudentstounderstandthepracticalrelevanceoftaughtmaterialinthecourse.Thepresentmoduleisaplatformforthestudentstoobtainexperienceoftheworkinginanacademicresearchteamthrougharesearchplacement.Thestudentfinds their own placement by negotiatingwith staff. The performance of the student in theworkplace isassessedusingsimilarcriteriatothoseusedwhenapplyingforChartered(CGeol)status.Thestudentreportsontheiractivitiesduringplacementattheendoftheplacementperiod.

Programmemoduletype: ES4011orES4012iscompulsoryforMGeolEarthSciences

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2001andES2002andEntrytoMGeolEarthSciences


ThisisaStudyAbroadorExternalPlacementmodule







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ES4031AnalyticalSciencesSCOTCATCredits: 5 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletostudentsontheMScGeochemistrydegreeandGeographyHonoursprogramme.


ThismoduleisdesignedtosupportstudentswhodonothaveastrongbackgroundintheanalyticalmethodsusedinEarthScience.Theseinclude,forexample,studentsenrolledinBScGeographyorMScGeochemistrydegreeprogrammes.Themodulecomprisesa seriesof seven lecturesstartingwith thebasicprinciplesofaccuracyandprecision,whichare then illustrated in thecontextof themost commonanalyticalmethodsusedinthegeosciences.Studentsareaskedtoindependentlyresearchananalyticalmethodofinterest.Thisisthenpresentedinaposterimitatingthepostersessionsatmajorconferences.Postersaremarkedbybothstudents (peer assessment) and staff (different weighting). The module will give students the necessarytrainingtoallowthemtoexcelinotherEarthSciencemodules.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforGeographyorSustainableDevelopmentstudents.

Co-requisite(s): AnyLevel4or5moduleforBScstudents.

Anti-requisite(s): EG4031


Weeklycontact:7x1-hourlecturesand1x8-hourposterpresentationdayoverthesemester.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework(Postersession)=100%





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ES4801GeologyFieldCampinScotlandSCOTCATCredits: 24 SCQFLevel10 Semester: Summer


Availabilityrestrictions: NotavailabletostudentsonStAndrewsdegreeprogrammes.

Plannedtimetable: Fulltimefor5weeks

Thismoduleaimstotrainstudentsinadvancedgeologicalfieldskillsandmapping,andfocusesonprovidingacomprehensivetrainingofbestpracticeingeologicalfieldwork.Scotlandistheidealnaturallaboratoryforthis; itoffers classicexposuresofavarietyof rock types relevant tokeyperiods throughout threebillion-yearsofEarthHistory.The taught content of the module includes lectures, staff-led fieldwork, group workshops, practicallaboratories,andcomputer-basedlabexercises.Independentfieldworkisacorepartofthemodule.Moduleassessmentisbasedonthequalityoffieldnotebooks,fieldandofficemaps,andgroupparticipation,aswellas through a multiple choice test and a final independent digital map and project report. Feedback isprovidedeveryweekandisthereforeiterative,allowingstudentstolearnfrompastassessmentsthroughoutthemodule.Extensivefeedbackisprovidedduringfieldworkasfieldnotebooksandmapsarereviewedanddiscussedduringevening"surgeries".

Programmemoduletype: NotavailabletostudentsonStAndrewsdegreeprogrammes.


Weeklycontact:9.00am-11.00amlectures,10.00am-6.00pmFieldwork



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=80%,FinalProject=20%

Re-assessmentpattern: Nore-assessmentavailable


Moduleteachingstaff: Earth&EnvironmentalSciencesstaff


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ES5001ExpeditionFieldCourseSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: Summer



FieldworkinEarthSciencesiskeytograduatejobprospectsandisaplatformforstudentstobringtogetherthemanyaspectsofEarthSciences.Thepresentmodulewill involve the studentsnot just incarryingoutfieldwork, but also in the logistical and interpersonal sides of successful fieldwork design. Students willidentifya fieldarea for study in consultationwithamemberof the teaching staff,which includes severalaspectsofEarthsciences,suchasigneous,sedimentary,economicandenvironmentalgeology.Thestudentswill form a team and divide the responsibilities for fieldwork and logistics. The assessmentwill include amemoir that will summarise the geological history of the area, similar to that published by a GeologicalSurvey or the exploration industry. A (formatively assessed) presentationmay be required if fundingwasprovidedbyanexternalbody.Somestudentgroupsmaychoosetousethismoduletocarryoutambitiousfieldworkinaremotesetting.Thestudentsareresponsibleforfindingthecostsassociatedwiththefieldworkcomponentofthismodule,butexternalfundinghasbeensuccessfullywoninrecentyears.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforMGeolinEarthSciences.

Pre-requisite(s): EntrytoYear5ofMGeolEarthSciences


Weeklycontact:5hoursoforientation/tutorialsover2weeks






ES5003ResearchDissertation




Anindividualresearchprojectonatopicingeologicalscienceswhichallowsthestudenttopursueindepthatopicofpersonal interest.Thestudentworkslargely independentlyofsupervisionandhastheopportunitytodemonstrateindividuality,initiativeandenterprise.Skillsofplanningandexecutingresearcharelearnt,aswellastheabilitytoworkindependently,andpresenttheresultsorallyandindissertationform(upto7,000words).Theprojectreportwillbeasapublication-readyarticleinthemannerofthejournal"Geology".

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforMGeolEarthSciences.

Pre-requisite(s): EntrytoYear5ofMGeolEarthSciences





AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%(Projectproposal=5%,OralPresentation=10%,Dissertation=85%)


Modulecoordinator: DrSMikhail



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ES5005IsotopeGeochemistry:Theory,Techniques,andApplicationsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1



Isotopegeochemistryhasgrownoverthe last50yearstobecomeoneofthemost importantfields intheEarth sciences. The growth in the importance of isotope geochemistry reflects its remarkable success insolvingfundamentalproblemsinmantleformation,oregenesis,hydrology,hydrocarbonformation,crustalevolution,planetaryformation,geochemicalcycles,hydrothermalcirculation,oceancirculation,andclimateandenvironmentalchange. Inthismodule,wewillexplorethetheoryof isotopesandtheir fractionation,includingkinetic,equilibrium,andRayleighfractionation.Wewillalsolearnhowisotopemeasurementsaremade,withanintroductiontomassspectrometrymethods,techniques,andanalysis.Thelatterhalfofthecourse will be devoted to case studies and applications of isotopes to interesting problems across EarthSciences including the evolution of the atmosphere, the formation of the solar system and planets, andclimate and carbon cycle reconstructions. These case studies will introduce concepts such as clumpedisotopes,isotopemassbalance,massindependentfractionation,andradionuclidedisequilibria.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforBScGeology,BScEnvironmentalEarthSciencesandMGeolEarthSciences.

Pre-requisite(s): ForcurrentBScstudents,normallyES3008orCH1401,CH1402,andCH2501.


Weeklycontact:2-hourlectures(x10weeks),3-hourpracticalsessions(x3weeks)



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourPractical(OpenBook)Examination=50%,Coursework=50%

Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourPractical(OpenBook)Examination=80%,Coursework=20%

Modulecoordinator: DrABurke

Moduleteachingstaff: DrABurke,DrPSavage


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ES5009GeodynamicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-10.00amTueandWed;9.00am-5.00pmFri(Weeks2,5,9)

Astudyof thegeodynamicevolutionofEarth'scrustsince theArchaean, theevolutionofconvergentanddivergent margins, and the relationships between tectonics, erosion and climate. The module contrastsgeodynamicevolution intheArchaean,Proterozoic,Palaeozoic,MesozoicandCenozoicusinganumberofcase studies, including examples visited in the field. The module develops skills of geodynamicinterpretation,fieldobservation,useofnumericalmodels,reportwritingandoralpresentation.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforMGeolEarthSciences,BScGeology,EnvironmentalEarthScience,andjointdegreesinBiologyandChemistry.


Anti-requisite(s): ES4009


Weeklycontact:2x1-hourlectures(x11weeks),plus2extendedlaboratoryclasses,and2daysinthefieldduringthesemester.





Modulecoordinator: DrRWhite

Moduleteachingstaff: DrTRaub,DrRWhite


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ES5010AdvancedGeochemistrySCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 2



Many of the environmental challenges facing society revolve around the cycling of natural materialsbetween fluidandsolidphases.Someof themost fundamentalaspectsofEarthSystemdevelopmentareinvestigated throughgeochemicalmethodologies that characteriseand interrogateprocessesoperatingatthe interface between the solid Earth and the fluid Earth. Further, the processes that concentratemanynatural resources are a result of fluid-solid interactions that can be studied using organic and aqueousgeochemistry.Thismodulefocusesontraininginthestate-of-thearttechniquesandmethodologiesthataretools that can be applied widely to address questions about environmental changes and chemistry insedimentsandnaturalwatersand,aswellasutilisationandexploitationofhydrocarbonresourcesandEarthSystemevolutionthroughtime.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforMGeolEarthSciences,BScGeology,EnvironmentalEarthScience,andjointdegreesinBiologyandChemistry.



Weeklycontact:1-hourlecture(x10weeks)5x3-hourpracticalsessionsand1x8-hoursessionofprojectpresentationsoverthesemester.





Modulecoordinator: DrEStüekenn

Moduleteachingstaff: DrJCloutierandProfAFinch


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ES5011WaterintheEnvironmentSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1



Theabilityofcurrentandfuturegenerationstounderstand,andpredictwaterqualityandquantityrequiresa solid understanding of the hydrological cycling of water, the interactions between surface and groundwater reservoirs, the transport of dissolved components and water quality remediation methods. Thismoduleprovides the theoretical background to surface and subsurface fluid flowand to the geochemicalreactions occurring betweenwater, soils, and sediments. Pollutant transport, bioavailaibility of elements,toxicityandmetalandradionuclidetransportwillbecoveredwithintheaqueousgeochemistrypartofthemodule. This module provides a combination of the underpinning theory (fluid flow and contaminanttransport)withtheappliedanalyticaltoolsrequiredtobetterunderstandandameliorateproblemsofwaterin the environment. The module assessment will include numerical modelling of a real contaminatedgroundwatersystem.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforBScEnvironmentalEarthScience,MGeolEarthScience.

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES3008butstudentswithrelevantchemistrybackgroundconsidered.


Weeklycontact:20hoursoflectures,6hoursoflaboratoryworkand4hoursoftutorialsoverthesemester.



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=40%,Coursework(includingTechnicalBrief,MediaInterviewandQualitativeanalysisexercise)=60%


Modulecoordinator: DrMSinger

Moduleteachingstaff: DrMSinger


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ES5013AdvancedPetrogenesisSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1

Academicyear: 2017/8

Plannedtimetable: 10.00amMonandTue(lectures).10.00-1.00pmWedorFri(practicals)

TheEarth'scrustislargelycreatedbyacidandbasicmagmatismandmanyoftheplanet'scriticalresourcesare formedfrom igneousprocesses.Themoduleexplores thenatureof thatmagmatism, thepetrographyandgeochemistryofthemineralsandrockscreated,andthepetrogenesisandevolutionofthemagma.Thepetrological characteristicsof the continental crustandof theuppermantle, theprincipal sourcesofacidandbasicmagmas, areexamined indetail for the influencewhich thesehaveon themagmas createdbypartial melting. The economic significance of alkaline rocks as the hosts for many of the world's criticalmetalsisconsidered.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforBScGeologyandMGeolEarthSciences



Weeklycontact:18lectures,15hoursoflaboratorywork,18hoursoffield-relatedstudyoverthesemester



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=50%,3-hourPracticalExamination=50%

Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%,NoRe-assessmentifCourseworkmarkis<4


Moduleteachingstaff: ProfAFinchandDrSMikhail


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ES5050Earth'sGreatestHitsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: Lectures:11.00am-12.00noonThu,Seminars:10.00am-1.00pmWed

Thismodule is based around current "hot topics" in Earth science research. Itwill introduce cutting-edgesciencequestionsabouthowourplanethasevolvedfromaballofmoltenrocktothehabitableblueplanetitistoday,andsomeofthemajorchangesinitschemistry,biosphere,andclimatethathavehappenedalongtheway.Topicswillvaryfromyeartoyear,dependingonstaffparticipatinginthemoduleandtheadvancesinEarthscienceresearch.Thismodule is research-led, requiring that you read, digest, anddiscuss a numberof topical papers eachweek.Forsomeofthesetopicsthereisnogivenanswer;insteadyougainanin-depthunderstandingofthecurrentstateofresearch.Topicsareintroducedinlecturesandthendiscussionseminars,organisedaroundstudentpresentations, aredesigned toencouragedebate and critiqueof the argumentspresented in theresearchpapers.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforEarthSciencesMGeol,EnvironmentalEarthSciencesBSc,GeologyBSc.

Pre-requisite(s): NormallyES2001,ES2002and/orES2003forBScandMGeolstudents


Weeklycontact:7hoursoflecturesand21hoursofseminarsoverthesemester.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework(10%participationindiscussiongroups;60%oralpresentations;30%reviewpaper)=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%NoRe-assessmentifCourseworkmarkis<4

Modulecoordinator: DrJRae

Moduleteachingstaff: Earth&EnvironmentalSciencesacademicandresearchstaff


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ES5300Magmatic-relatedOreDepositsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1



Themodule focuses on the geodynamic setting, age, geometry, andmineralogy of the principalmetallicmineral deposits related to magmatic processes. The different deposit types are studied using a holistic(geology,structural,geochemistry,andgeophysics)mineralsystemapproach.Currentgeneticmodelsoforedepositsrelatedtomagmaticprocessesarereviewedwithanemphasisonthegeologicalprocessesrequiredtocreatethem.Finally,aroadmaptomineralexplorationforeachtypeoforedepositisdiscussed.DeposittypesdiscussedincludemagmaticNi-Cu,magmaticPGE-Cr,porphyry,epithermal,skarn,RareEarthElement(REE) and iron oxide copper gold (IOCG). Laboratory exercises involve geological problem solving using amineralexplorationindustryfocusinvolvingtheexaminationofgeologicalmapsandrepresentativesuitesofsamples(thinsectionsandhandsamples)fromdifferenttypesofmetallicmineraldeposits.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforBScGeologyandMGeolEarthSciences,andJointDegreeBScChemistryandGeology.

Pre-requisite(s): ForcurrentBSc&MGeolstudents,normallyES3009orCH1401,CH1402,andCH2501.

Anti-requisite(s): ES5006


Weeklycontact:2x1-hourlectures(22hoursover10weeks),3x1-hourseminars(x2weeks);3-hourpracticalclasses(x4weeks)



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=50%,PracticalExamination=25%,Coursework=25%

Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,existingPracticalExaminationgrade=10%,existingCoursework=10%

Modulecoordinator: DrJCloutier

Moduleteachingstaff: DrJCloutierandProfAFinch


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ES5301MineralExplorationSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1



Thepurposeof thismodule is to learnbasicconceptsofmineralexplorationthatareusedbythemineralexplorationindustry.Themoduleisdividedintothreesectionseachfocusingondifferentaspectofmineralexploration.Section1focusesongeochemicalmethods,section2onhyperspectralmethods,andsection3on geophysicalmethods. Each section discusses the theoretical background necessary to understand thedifferentmethodsandintroducesthedifferentavailableanalyticaltechniques,andhighlightseffectivedataacquisition. Finally, interpretation and application of datasets related to each method is conducted aspracticalexercises.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforGeology


Weeklycontact:2lectures(x10weeks),1practical(x2weeks),1fieldtrip(x1week)



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourPracticalExamination=50%,Coursework=50%

Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,gradederivedfromPreviousCoursework=20%


Moduleteachingstaff: DrJCloutier,DrRBates

ES5302HydrothermalOreDeposits




Themodule focuses on the geodynamic setting, age, geometry, andmineralogy of the principalmetallicmineraldepositsrelatedtohydrothermalprocesses.Thedifferentdeposittypesarestudiedusingaholistic(geology,structural,geochemistry,andgeophysics)mineralsystemapproach.Currentgeneticmodelsoforedeposits related to hydrothermal processes are reviewed with an emphasis on the geological processesrequired to create them. Finally, a roadmap tomineral exploration for each typeoforedeposit taught isdiscussed.Deposittypediscussedinthemoduleincludesorogenicgold,VMS,SEDEX,MississippiValley-type,unconformity-related uranium deposits, and sedimentary-hosted stratiform copper deposits. Laboratoryexercises involve geological problem solving using a mineral exploration industry focus involving theexaminationofgeologicalmapsandrepresentativesuitesofsamples(thinsectionsandhandsamples)fromdifferenttypesofmetallicmineraldeposits.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforGeology


Weeklycontact:2lectures(x11weeks),1practical(x3weeks),1fieldtrip




Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,existingPracticalExaminationmark=10%,existingCoursework=10%


Moduleteachingstaff: DrJCloutier,ProfAFinch


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ES5303AppliedGeologicalMappingSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged

Thismodule aims to train students in applied geological field skills. Themodule focuses on creating andinterpretingsurfaceandundergroundmaps,anddrillcorelogs.Moduleassessmentisbasedonthequalityoffieldnotebooks,maps,logs,andgroupparticipation.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforMGeol


Weeklycontact:2hoursoflectures(x3weeks),12hoursofpracticals(x2weeks)and17.5hoursoffieldwork(x4weeks)




Re-assessmentpattern:


Moduleteachingstaff: DrJCloutier,DrWMcCarthy,ProfTPrave

ES53043DGeologicalModelling



Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged

Thismoduleaims to familiarised studentswith three-dimensionalgeologicalmodellingusing the industry-standard pieces of software. The module emphasises the creation, validation and interpretation ofgeologicalandstructuralmodels,aswellastheiruseinmineralexplorationandmineralresourceestimation.Moduleassessmentisbasedonthequalityofthree-dimensionalmodelscreatedandgroupparticipation.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforMGeol


Weeklycontact:3hoursoflectures(x5weeks),3hoursofpracticalclasses(x5weeks)


Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=%,PracticalExaminations=%,Coursework=%




Moduleteachingstaff: DrJCloutier,DrRBates


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ID4441CombinedChemistryandGeologyResearchProjectSCOTCATCredits: 50 SCQFLevel10 Semester: WholeYear


Plannedtimetable: 2daysperweek.

TheresearchprojectatLevel4000forChemistryandGeologystudentsonlyaimstodevelopthestudents'skills in the following areas: experimental design and problem-solving; abstraction, evaluation andinterpretation of data in the chemical literature; practical skills and teamwork; communication of resultsorallyandinadissertation.Theprojectwillbeselectedandsupervisedjointlybymembersoftheacademicstaff in Chemistry and Geoscience.(Guidelines for printing and binding dissertations can be found at:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/printanddesign/dissertation/)

Programmemoduletype: (ES4010andCH4448)ORID4441CompulsoryforChemistryandGeology

Pre-requisite(s): Admissiontostage4ofBScprogrammeinJointHonoursChemistryandGeology

Anti-requisite(s): CH4442-CH4448,CH5441


Weeklycontact:Reflection,laboratorywork,librarywork,writtenandoralpresentationpreparation.





Modulecoordinator: DrTARaub(EarthSciences),DrAAitken(Chemistry)

ID4442CombinedResearchProjectinBiologyandGeology




This module provides an individual research project on a topic spanning the biological and geologicalscienceswhichallowsthestudenttopursueindepthatopicofpersonalinterest.Thestudentworkslargelyindependentlyofsupervisionandhastheopportunitytodemonstrateindividuality,initiativeandenterprise.The project will be supported by advisors in both Biology and Geology. Skills of planning and executingresearch are learnt, as well as the ability to work independently, and present the results orally and indissertationform(upto10,000words). (Guidelines forprintingandbindingdissertationscanbefoundat:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/printanddesign/dissertation/)

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScHonoursprogrammeinBiologyandGeology

Pre-requisite(s): AdmissiontoBScHonoursprogrammeinBiologyandGeology


Weeklycontact:Individualsupervisionbymember(s)ofteachingstaff



AsusedbyStAndrews:Researchproposal=5%,OralPresentation=10%,Dissertation=85%

Re-assessmentpattern: NoRe-Assessmentavailable

Modulecoordinator: DrSMikhailandDrTRaub

Moduleteachingstaff: DrTRaub


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