Program Overview

Foundations of Physical Geoscience (GEOL0005)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
• Teaching department: Earth Sciences
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: This module is restricted to Earth Sciences students only who do not have A-Level Mathematics or equivalent.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This course is intended to introduce Earth science students to the basic fundamental principles of mathematics and physics, assuming minimal previous knowledge. You will be taught the essential tools of mathematics required for the geology, environmental geoscience, and earth science degrees, and will study the basic principles of physics behind the fundamental processes occurring within the Earth and our solar system.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 1
• Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment:
  • 50% Exam
  • 50% Group activity
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 14
• Module leader: Dr Rosemary Willatt Leedham

Important Information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2026/27 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year. Please note, information in the catalogue is subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2026/27 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model. Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.