Unit information: Environment Earth in 2009/10

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Unit name Environment Earth
Unit code EASC10004
Credit points 20
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Dr. Hornibrook
Open unit status Open
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
School/department School of Earth Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

This unit provides an overview of the natural environment that we inhabit, particularly the processes that shape the evolution of our environment, both past and future, the effect of the environment on society and the effects of human activities on our environment. This unit explores a range of issues in depth, from fundamental scientific principles to assessment of options for solving environmental problems. There are no practical classes or fieldwork. This unit is not available to Single Honours Geographers.