University Calendar 2008/9
Section VII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics
School of Ocean and Earth Science


MAIN INDEX
PREFACE
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTION VII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
ARCHIVE 2002/3
ARCHIVE 2003/4
ARCHIVE 2004/5
ARCHIVE 2005/6
ARCHIVE 2006/7
ARCHIVE 2007/8
Fieldwork Requirements

a. Residential field courses are held in association with the following modules:

  1. SOES1003: an introductory 7-day course (UK and/or Europe).
  2. SOES2012/SOES2014: an 8-day training course in geological mapping (usually in the UK).
  3. SOES2022: a 14-day course observing and recording data (usually in Spain).
  4. SOES2017: a 7-day course in marine biology (Marine Biology programmes only) (usually in the UK).
  5. SOES3018/SOES3040: a 12-day course in Oceanography, collecting samples and data (usually in Falmouth).
  6. SOES3020: a 7-day course examining and interpreting volcanic successions (usually in Tenerife).
  7. SOES3021: an 8-day geophysical training course (usually in the UK or Europe).
  8. SOES3025/SOES3027: a 7-day mapping training class (usually in the UK).
  9. SOES3025: 5 weeks independent field mapping (usually in the UK or Europe).
  10. SOES6032: a 7-day course (usually in the UK).
  11. SOES6052: a 10-day tropical marine biology course (usually in Bermuda).

b. A number of modules include a commitment to local fieldwork and/or boatwork, which sometimes may be one or two days at weekends.


Exceptions/Additions to University Standard Progression Rules

The following approved programme specifications detail a variation to the University standard progression rules.

Master of Geology (with study abroad); Master of Geophysics (with study abroad);
Master of Oceanography (with study abroad)

A candidate enrolled on these programmes must achieve an aggregate mark of 65% at the end of Parts 1 and 2.

Master of Marine Biology (with study abroad)

A candidate enrolled on this programme must achieve an aggregate mark of 65% at the end of Parts 1 and 2 and also achieve a minimum mark of 50% in SOES1007.

Master of Geology; Master of Geophysics; Master of Oceanography
A candidate enrolled on these programmes must achieve an aggregate mark of 55% at the end of Part 2.

Master of Marine Biology
A candidate enrolled on this programme must achieve an aggregate mark of 55% at the end of Part 2 and also achieve a minimum mark of 50% in SOES1007.

Master of Oceanography with French
A candidate enrolled on this programme must achieve an aggregate mark of 55% at the end of Part 2 and also achieve a minimum mark of 55% in FREN9010.

BSc Marine Biology with Oceanography
A candidate enrolled on this programme must achieve a minimum mark of 40% in SOES1007.


Bachelor Programmes

BSc Geology Single Honours

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBb, to include 2 science/maths A-levels (eg: a biological subject, chemistry, environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, statistics).
GCSE: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1005 Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry
15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1009

The Living Earth

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008
Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists and Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods

15
     

Second Year

 

SOES2001

Palaeobiology

10

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2003

Geohazards and Earth Resources

15

SOES2004

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

15

SOES2012

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geologists

10

SOES2013

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2022

Advanced Geological Field Skills

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

     

Third Year

 

 

SOES3006

The Evolving Earth

15

SOES3025

Independent Mapping Project

30

SOES3032

Global Tectonics

15


BSc Geology with Marine Biology

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include Biology and 1 other science/maths A-level (eg: chemistry, environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, statistics).
GCSE: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1007

Marine Invertebrates

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1009

The Living Earth

15

SOES1010
or

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science
(entering without AS/A-level Mathematics)

15

SOES1005 Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry
15

 

 

 

Second Year

Whole Organism Route

 

SOES2001

Palaeobiology

10

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2011

Marine Vertebrates

15

SOES2012

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geologists

10

SOES2013

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

15

SOES2017

Ecological Processes in the Marine Benthos

15

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2022

Advanced Geological Field Skills

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing

10

 

 

 

Second Year

Palaeoceanographic Route

 

SOES2001

Palaeobiology

10

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2012

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geologists

15

SOES2013

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2022

Advanced Geological Field Skills

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

 

 

 

Third Year

Whole Organism Route

 

SOES3004

Microfossils, Environments and Time

15

SOES3006

The Evolving Earth

15

SOES3025 or
SOES3027

Independent Mapping Project or
Independent Research Project

30

SOES3012

The Environmental Physiology of Marine Organisms

15

SOES3013

Zooplankton Ecology & Processes

15

 

 

 

Third Year

Palaeoceanographic Route

 

SOES3004

Microfossils, Environments and Time

15

SOES3006

The Evolving Earth

15

SOES3011

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System

15

SOES3015

Palaeoclimate Change

15

SOES3025 or
SOES3027

Independent Mapping Project or
Independent Research Project

30


BSc Geology with Oceanography

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include 2 science/maths A-levels (eg: a biological subject, chemistry, environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, statistics).
GCSE: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1009

The Living Earth

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008
Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists and Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods

15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2001

Palaeobiology

10

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2012

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geologists

10

SOES2013

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2022

Advanced Geological Field Skills

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

SOES2024 Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1
15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3006

The Evolving Earth

15

SOES3015

Palaeoclimate Change

15

SOES3025 or
SOES2027

Independent Mapping Project or
Independent Research Project

30



BSc Geology with Physical Geography

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include Geography and 1 other science/maths A-level (eg: a biological subject, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics, physics, statistics).
GCSE: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS-level is desirable.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1009

The Living Earth

15

SOES1010

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science
(only if entering without A/AS level Mathematics)

15

GEOG1001

Global and Local Environmental Change

15

GEOG1002

Geomorphological Processes

15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2001

Palaeobiology

10

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2012

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geologists

10

SOES2013

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

15

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2022

Advanced Geological Field Skills

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

GEOG2***

Two approved modules of Geography

30

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3006

The Evolving Earth

15

SOES3025 or
SOES3027

Independent Mapping Project or
Independent Research Project

30

GEOG3***

Two approved modules of Geography

30



BSc Geophysical Sciences

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include Mathematics and Physics A-level.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

MATH1008

Introduction to Mathematical Methods

15

MATH1007

Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists

15

PHYS1011

Waves, Light and Quanta

10

PHYS1015

Motion and Relativity

10

PHYS1022

Electricity and Magnetism

10

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2014

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geophysicists

20

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

PHYS2026

Physics Skills for Geophysics

10

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3021

Geophysical Field Methods

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30

SOES3032

Global Tectonics

15

SOES6004

Applied and Marine Geophysics

15

SOES6037 Geodynamics and Solid Earth Geophysics
15


BSc Marine Biology with Oceanography

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include Biology and 1 other science/maths A-level.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code Title
Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1007

Marine Invertebrates

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

BIOL1005

Cellular and Genetic Mechanisms

15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2011

Marine Vertebrates

15

SOES2017

Ecological Processes in the Marine Benthos

15

BIOL2008

Quantitative Methods in Biological and Environmental Science

15

SOES2024 Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1
15
SOES2025 Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data
15
SOES2026 Introduction to Marine Molecular Biology
15
SOES2027 Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2
15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30



BSc Ocean and Earth System Science

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include 2 science/maths A-levels.

2. Compulsory Modules

Geological Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001 Earth Materials
15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1009

The Living Earth

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2001

Palaeobiology

10

SOES2003

Geohazards and Earth Resources

15

SOES2012

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geologists

10

SOES2013

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3011

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30

Oceanographic Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1009

The Living Earth

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2

15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3011

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System

15

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30



BSc Oceanography Single Honours

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include 2 science/maths A levels.

2. Compulsory Modules

General Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2

15

MATH****

An appropriate Mathematics module

15

     

Third Year

 

 

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30


Biological Pathway


Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2011

Marine Vertebrates

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2

15

BIOL2008

Quantitative Methods in Biological and Environmental Science

15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30



BSc Ocean Chemistry

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include Chemistry and 1 other science/maths A level.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

CHEM1011

Fundamentals of Chemistry for Biological, Earth, Marine, Environmental and Physical Scientists

15

CHEM1015

Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry for Earth and Marine Scientists

15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2

15

MATH**** An appropriate Mathematics module
15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3011

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System

15

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30



BSc Ocean Physics

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include Maths and Physics A levels.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

MATH1008

Introduction to Mathematical Methods

15

MATH1007

Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists

15

PHYS1011

Waves, Light and Quanta

10

PHYS1013

Energy and Matter

10

PHYS1015

Motion and Relativity

10

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2010

Physical Oceanography II

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2

15

MATH2015

Mathematical Methods for Scientists

15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30



BSc Oceanography with Geology

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include 2 science/maths A-levels.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biochemistry

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Sciences or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2

15

MATH**** An appropriate Mathematics module
15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3015

Palaeoclimate Change

15

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30



BSc Oceanography with Physical Geography

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, to include Geography and 1 other science/maths A level.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

GEOG1001

Global and Local Environmental Change

15

GEOG1002

Geomorphological Processes

15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027 Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2
15

GEOG2***/ENVS****

Two approved modules of Geography and/or Environmental Science

30

MATH**** An appropriate Mathematics Module
15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3014

Coastal Sediment Dynamics

15

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3027

Independent Research Project

30

GEOG3***

Two approved modules of Geography

30



Undergraduate Masters Programmes


Master of Geology (MGeol) (4 years)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: ABB, to include 2 science/maths A levels (eg: a biological subject, chemistry, environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, statistics).
GCSE: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS level.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1005 Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry
15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1009

The Living Earth

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists and Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2001

Palaeobiology

10

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2003

Geohazards and Earth Resources

15

SOES2004

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

15

SOES2012

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geologists

10

SOES2013

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2022

Advanced Geological Field Skills

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3006

The Evolving Earth

15

SOES3015 Palaeoclimate Change
15

SOES3020

Volcanic and Mantle Processes

15

SOES3025

Independent Mapping Project

30

SOES3032

Global Tectonics

15

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45

SOES6032

Group Project

15

SOES6041

Minerals Business Simulation

15

SOES6059 Basin Analysis
15


Master of Geology (with study abroad) (MGeol [SA]) (4 years)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: AAA, to include 3 science/maths A levels (eg: a biological subject, chemistry, environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, statistics).
GCSE: Chemistry (or Integrated Science) if not offered at A or AS level.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1005 Introduction to Biogeochemisty
15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1009

The Living Earth

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists and Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2001

Palaeobiology

10

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2003

Geohazards and Earth Resources

15

SOES2004

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

15

SOES2012

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geologists

10

SOES2013

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2022

Advanced Geological Field Skills

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

 

 

 

Third Year

The third year is currently undertaken at the Pennsylvania State University

 

SOES3025

Independent Mapping Project

30

SOES3038

Geology in North America 1

30

SOES3039

Geology in North America 2

60

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45

SOES6032

Group Project

15

SOES6041

Minerals Business Simulation

15

SOES6059 Basin Analysis
15


Master of Geophysics (MGeophys) (4 years)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: ABB to include Mathematics and Physics A level.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

MATH1008

Introduction to Mathematical Methods

15

MATH1007

Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists

15

PHYS1011

Waves, Light and Quanta

10

PHYS1015

Motion and Relativity

10

PHYS1022

Electricity and Magnetism

10

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2014

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geophysicists

20

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

10

MATH2015

Mathematical Methods for Scientists

15

PHYS2026

Physics Skills for Geophysics

10

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3021

Geophysical Field Methods

15

SOES3022

Geophysics Research Training

15

SOES3032 Global Tectonics
15
SOES3042 Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicists and Ocean Scientists
15

SOES6004

Applied and Marine Geophysics

15

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45

SOES6037

Geodynamics and Solid Earth Geophysics

15



Master of Geophysics (with study abroad) (MGeophys [SA]) (4 years)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: AAA in 3 science subjects, to include Mathematics and Physics A level.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1001

Earth Materials

15

SOES1002

Dynamic Earth

15

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

MATH1008

Introduction to Mathematical Methods

15

MATH1007

Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists

15

PHYS1011

Waves, Light and Quanta

10

PHYS1015

Motion and Relativity

10

PHYS1022

Electricity and Magnetism

10

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2002

Structural Geology

10

SOES2014

Fieldwork and Key Skills for Geophysicists

10

SOES2021

Exploration Geophysics

10

SOES2023

An Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing

10

MATH2015

Mathematical Methods for Scientists

15

PHYS2026

Physics Skills for Geophysics

10

 

 

 

Third Year

The third year is currently undertaken at the Pennsylvania State University

 

SOES3021

Geophysical Field Methods

15

SOES3022

Geophysics Research Training

15

SOES3036

Geophysics in North America 1

30

SOES3037

Geophysics in North America 2

60

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6004

Applied and Marine Geophysics

15

SOES6025

Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicists and Ocean Scientists

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45



Master of Marine Biology (MMarBiol) (4 years)



1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: ABB to include Biology and 2 other science A-levels.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1007

Marine Invertebrates

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

BIOL1005

Cellular and Genetic Mechanisms

15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2011

Marine Vertebrates

15

SOES2017

Ecological Processes in the Marine Benthos

15

SOES2024 Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1
15
SOES2025 Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data
15
SOES2026 Introduction to Marine Molecular Biology
15
SOES2027 Coastal and Estuarine Oceanograph 2
15

BIOL2008

Quantitative Methods in Biological & Environmental Science

15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3012

The Environmental Physiology of Marine Organisms

15

SOES3013

Zooplankton Ecology and Processes

15

SOES3017

Inshore Fisheries & Aquaculture

15

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

SOES3031

Marine Molecular Biology

15

SOES3035

Oceanography Research Training

30

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45

SOES6052

Tropical Marine Biology

15



Master of Marine Biology (with study abroad) (MMarBiol [SA]) (4 years)


(This programme is still subject to approval and validation)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: AAA to include Biology and 2 other science A-levels.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1007

Marine Invertebrates

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

BIOL1005

Cellular and Genetic Mechanisms

15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2011

Marine Vertebrates

15

SOES2017

Ecological Processes in the Marine Benthos

15

SOES2024 Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1
15
SOES2025 Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data
15
SOES2026 Introduction to Marine Molecular Biology
15
SOES2027 Coastal and Estuarine Oceanograph 2
15

BIOL2008

Quantitative Methods in Biological & Environmental Science

15

 

 

 

Third Year

The third year is currently undertaken at either the University of North Carolina, Wilmington or the University of Washington

 

SOES3040

Fieldwork for Exchange Students

15

SOES3043

Marine Science Abroad 2

60

SOES3044

Marine Science Abroad 1

45

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45

SOES6052

Tropical Marine Biology

15



Master of Oceanography (MOcean) (4 years)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: ABB, to include 2 science/maths A levels.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introdeuctory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine oceanograhy 2

15

MATH**** An appropriate Mathematics module
15

 

 

 

Third Year

 

 

SOES3035

Oceanography Research Training

30

SOES3015 Palaeoclimate Change
15
SOES3016 Oceanography from Space
15

SOES3018

Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork

15

 

 

 

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45



Master of Oceanography (with study abroad) (MOcean [SA]) (4 years)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: AAA from 3 science/maths A levels.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or MATH1004 or
MATH1008

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Sciences or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or
Introduction to Mathematical Methods


15

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2018

Geochemistry

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observing, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2

15

MATH**** An appropriate Mathematics module
15

 

 

 

Third Year

Currently, the third year is undertaken at either the University of North Carolina, Wilmington or the University of Washington

 

SOES3040

Fieldwork for Exchange Students

15

SOES3043 Marine Science Abroad 2
60
SOES3044 Marine Science Abroad 1
45
     

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45



Master of Oceanography with French (MOcean/FR) (4 years)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB to include 2 science/maths A levels. Additionally a minimum of AS-level French. In some cases, GCSE French Grade A (if not taken at AS/A level) may be considered.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

First Year

 

 

SOES1003

IT, Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

15

SOES1004

Physical Oceanography I

15

SOES1005

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

15

SOES1006

Elements of Marine Ecology

15

SOES1008

Earth and Ocean System

15

SOES1010 or
MATH1004 or
MATH1008
Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or
Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers or OceanographersIntroduction to Mathematical Methods


15

FREN9033

French for Marine Scientists I

30

 

 

 

Second Year

 

 

SOES2006

Phytoplankton and Primary Production

15

SOES2024

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 1

15

SOES2025

Ocean Observation, Measurements and Data

15

SOES2027

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography 2

15

FREN9010

French for Marine Scientists II

30

MATH**** An appropriate Mathematics Module
15

 

 

 

Third Year

The third year is undertaken at the University of Bordeaux-1

 

 

 

 

SOES3040 Fieldwork for Exchange Students
15
SOES3043 Marine Science Abroad 2
60
SOES3044 Marine Science Abroad 1
45
     

Fourth Year

 

 

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6030

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

45

FREN9019

French for Marine Scientists III

30



Postgraduate Programmes

MSc Marine Environment and Resources

This is an Erasmus Mundus programme of 18 - 24 months duration.

1. Programme Requirements

A BSc (Hons) degree (class 2.1) (or equivalent from European and non-European universities) in the field of chemical, biological, physical, Earth and environmental sciences, engineering, oceanography or mathematics. A solid background in mathematics at the undergraduate level and familiarity with computers will also be required. Candidates who do not hold any of the above qualifications, but who have relevant professional experience in the fields of coastal sciences, may also be considered on an individual basis.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

Semester 1    

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6013

Introduction to Biological Oceanography

7.5

SOES6014 Introduction to Physical Oceanography
7.5
SOES6015 Introduction to Chemical Oceanography
7.5
SOES6016 Introduction to Marine Geology
7.5
     
Semester 2 Undertaken at the University of the Basque Country  
     
Semesters 3/4    
SOES6039 MSc Research Project
60


MSc Marine Resource Management

1. Programme Requirements

A BSc (Hons) degree (class 2.1) or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline ( chemistry, biology, physics, Earth and environmental sciences, engineering, oceanography or mathematics ). A solid background in mathematics at the undergraduate level and familiarity with computers will also be required.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

CENV6087 Environmental Audit and Risk Assessment
15

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES6039

MSc Oceanography Research Project

60

Depending on background knowledge, between 2 and 4 from the following:  
SOES6013 Introduction to Biological Oceanography
7.5
SOES6014 Introduction to Physical Oceanography
7.5
SOES6015 Introduction to Chemical Oceanography
7.5
SOES6016 Introduction to Marine Geology
7.5


MSc Marine Science, Policy and Law

(This programme is still subject to approval and validation.)

1. Programme Requirements

A BSc (Hons) degree (class 2.1) or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (chemistry, biology, physics, earth and environmental sciences, engineering, oceanography or mathematics ). A solid background in mathematics at the undergraduate level and familiarity with computers will also be required.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6016 Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES6039

MSc Research Project

60

SOES6056

International Maritime and Environmental Law

15

SOES6057 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
15


MSc Oceanography

1. Programme Requirements

A BSc (Hons) degree (class 2.2 or above), or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics) or an appropriate joint honours or inter-disciplinary degree (such as Environmental Science). Occasionally students are accepted with other degree subject areas, eg: Engineering, Geography. All students are expected to be numerically competent; an A level in Mathematics, or suitable undergraduate experience, is preferred.

2. Compulsory Modules

General Pathway



Code

Title

Credits

SOES6013

Introduction to Biological Oceanography

7.5

SOES6014

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6015

Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES6039

MSc Research Project

60

Physical Oceanography and Climate Dynamics Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6005 Large Scale Ocean Processes
15

SOES6013

Introduction to Biological Oceanography

7.5

SOES6014

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6015

Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES6039

MSc Oceanography Research Project

60

Marine Geophysics Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6013

Introduction to Biological Oceanography

7.5

SOES6014

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6015

Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES6024

Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 2

15

SOES6039

MSc Research Project

60

SOES6059 Basin Analysis
15

Marine Biology and Ecology Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6008

Deep Sea Ecology

15

SOES6009

Zooplankton Ecology and Processes

15

SOES6013

Introduction to Biological Oceanography

7.5

SOES6014

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6015

Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES6039

MSc Research Project

60

Marine Biogeochemistry Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6007

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System

15

SOES6013

Introduction to Biological Oceanography

7.5

SOES6014

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6015

Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES6039

MSc Research Project

60



Ocean Remote Sensing Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6013

Introduction to Biological Oceanography

7.5

SOES6014

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6015

Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6017 Introductory Remote Sensing of the Oceans
15

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES6039

MSc Research Project

60



MRes Marine Geology and Geophysics

1. Programme Requirements

BSc(Hons) degree (class 2.2 or above), or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics), or an appropriate joint honours or inter-disciplinary degree (such as Environmental Science). Occasionally students are accepted with other degree subject areas. All students are expected to be numerically competent and an A level in Mathematics, or suitable undergraduate experience, is preferred.

2. Compulsory Modules

Exploration Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6004

Applied and Marine Geophysics

15

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6024

Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 2

15

SOES6042

MRes Research Project

120

Geodynamics Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6037

Geodynamics and Solid Earth Geophysics

15

SOES6042

MRes Research Project

120

SOES6059 Basin Analysis
15

Coastal Processes Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES3014 Coastal Sediment Dynamics
15

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6014

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6042

MRes Research Project

120

Palaeoceanography Pathway

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6015

Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6022

Microfossils, Environments and Time

15

SOES6042

MRes Research Project

120

SOES6047

Global Climate Cycles

15



MRes Ocean Science

z\ 1. Programme Requirements

BSc(Hons) degree (class 2.1 or above), or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (Oceanography, Marine Science, Environmental Sciences). Occasionally students are accepted with other degree subject areas . A solid background in relevant mathematical skills at the undergraduate level and familiarity with computers will also be required.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6042

MRes Research Project

120

Depending on background knowledge, two from the following:  
SOES6013 Introduction to Biological Oceanography
7.5
SOES6014 Introduction to Physical Oceanography
7.5
SOES6015 Introduction to Chemical Oceanography
7.5
SOES6016 Introduction to Marine Geology
7.5


MRes Ocean Remote Sensing

1. Programme Requirements

BSc(Hons) degree (class 2.1 or above), or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geography, Engineering, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics) or an appropriate joint honours or inter-disciplinary degree (such as Environmental Science). Occasionally students are accepted with other degree subject areas, eg: Geology. All students are expected to be numerically competent and an A-level in Mathematics, or suitable undergraduate experience, is preferred.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6001

Contemporary Topics

15

SOES6017 Introductory Remote Sensing of the Oceans
15

SOES6042

MRes Research Project

120

Depending on background knowledge, two from the following:  
SOES6013 Introduction to Biological Oceanography
7.5
SOES6014 Introduction to Physical Oceanography
7.5
SOES6015 Introduction to Chemical Oceanography
7.5
SOES6016 Introduction to Marine Geology
7.5


Integrated PhD in Ocean and Earth Science

1. Programme Requirements

BSc(Hons) degree (class 2.1 or above), or its equivalent from a UK university, in an appropriate discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics) or an appropriate joint honours or inter-disciplinary degree (such as Environmental Science). Occasionally students are accepted with other degree subject areas; eg: Engineering, Geography). All students are expected to be numerically competent and an A-level in Mathematics, or suitable undergraduate experience, is recommended.

2. Compulsory Modules

Code

Title

Credits

SOES6013

Introduction to Biological Oceanography

7.5

SOES6014

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6015

Introduction to Chemical Oceanography

7.5

SOES6016

Introduction to Marine Geology

7.5

SOES6018

MSc Key Skills and Literature Review

15

SOES7001

Advanced Training and Research Skills for Integrated PhD Programme

60




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