Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Earth Sciences
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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N/A
- Timetable
-
Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This module introduces students to key principles of oceanography, the proxies used for palaeoceanography and the history and evolution of Cretaceous to Recent oceans, through case studies.
By the end of this module students will have a knowledge of:
- temperature and productivity of the oceans;
- controls on biogenic sedimentation;
- the development and history of oceanic circulation;
- understanding of analytical techniques used to obtain that knowledge.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
40%
Exam
60%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above. Please contact the department for more information.
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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5
- Module leader
-
Professor Bridget Wade
- Who to contact for more information
- b.wade@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
40%
Exam
60%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above. Please contact the department for more information.
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
8
- Module leader
-
Professor Bridget Wade
- Who to contact for more information
- b.wade@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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