University College London

This course introduces students to the structure and workings of modern economic activity, focusing on macroeconomics.  Students identify influences in the national and international economies, and consider the role of government policy. They also learn basic approaches in macroeconomics and the value of models, and proceed to consider different perspectives. Problems are discussed in groups to enable participatory learning and students apply macroeconomic theory to debate issues in the real world. 

This course introduces the basic concepts of brittle and ductile deformation processes and how they control the strength, mechanical behavior, and development of structures in the Earth's continental crust and lithosphere. Students develop a basic understanding of the forces driving deformation, and the displacements and strains associated with simple crustal deformations. The course then further develops a more advanced understanding of deformation processes and structures produced by displacement and deformation in the Earth's lithosphere at scales ranging from the tectonic plate scale, down to the crystal lattice scale.

This course explores the processes shaping urban development in contemporary London and the challenges facing its role as a global city is the face of economic, social, and environmental challenges. Drawing on ideas, perspectives and approaches from social science and urban design, the course critically examines how London is responding to these urban development challenges through a sequence of related topics.