The Natural World (F8510)
15 credits, Level 4
Autumn teaching
This interdisciplinary module provides you with a foundation for studying physical geography and biodiversity. After introducing earth system science as a framework for the module, you consider the evolution of the planet by looking at the key components and interrelated processes of the:
- geosphere
- hydrosphere
- biosphere
- atmosphere.
You’ll look at major drivers of the climate system and environmental change. You’ll explore elements of earth structure and composition, continental drift, plate tectonics and geological time, before examining key principles of macro-evolution and biodiversity including:
- patterns and processes
- the history of life
- major extinctions and radiations
- historical biogeography.
Teaching
100%: Lecture