Discipline ID
97ac1514-598d-4ae9-af20-fdf75b940953
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EARTH AS A BLUE PLANET
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Program(s)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
EARTH AS A BLUE PLANET
UCEAP Transcript Title
EARTH/BLUE PLANET
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
The ocean is the largest life-supporting habitat on Earth, and yet, it is less explored than the surface of the moon. This survey course introduces the fundamental, cross-disciplinary knowledge of our ocean from its formation, to the physics in circulation and climate modulation, to the chemistry and biology of the living systems within.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
OCES1001
Host Institution Course Title
EARTH AS A BLUE PLANET
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Ocean Science
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Country
Ghana
Host Institution
University of Ghana, Legon
Program(s)
Explore Ghana,University of Ghana
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENV IMPACT ASSESSMT
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course examines the processes related to the Evolution of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), with a focus on sustainable development and national legislation on the environment. It covers identification and assessment of environmental impacts of development and their implication on overall decision-making process. Topics include tools of impact assessment and mitigation; demographic, climatic, health, ecological, social, and economic impact assessment; environmental management systems; environmental auditing and reporting; land disturbance and reclamation; project decommissioning. The course also provides an analysis of case studies in mining and geology environmental management.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
EASC 333
Host Institution Course Title
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Earth Science
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SPACESHIP EARTH: INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
Country
Ireland
Host Institution
Trinity College Dublin
Program(s)
Trinity College Dublin
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
55
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SPACESHIP EARTH: INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
EARTH SCIENCE SYST
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
The course introduces fundamental concepts of Earth systems science with reference to its major subsystems: geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and anthroposphere. It illustrates how material and energy are cycled through the Earth system; describe the links between biotic and abiotic systems and their role in maintaining a habitable planet; applies an Earth systems approach to describe the phenomena of environmental and climate change; discriminates between ‘weather’ and ‘climate’ and situates concerns about current climate change in a longer-term (geological) context; identifies how human activities modify Earth system function; and applies core concepts in geography and geoscience to real-world examples.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GSU11004
Host Institution Course Title
SPACESHIP EARTH: INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE
Host Institution Campus
Trinity College Dublin
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geology
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OUR PLANET: AN EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE
Country
Singapore
Host Institution
National University of Singapore
Program(s)
National University of Singapore
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
31
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
OUR PLANET: AN EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE
UCEAP Transcript Title
EARTH SYSTEM SCI
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This introduction to Earth Systems Science examines the key interactions between the different spheres of planet Earth: the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and the anthroposphere. In particular, students develop an understanding of the holistic view and thinking about interconnections and interrelationships in the earth’s systems and subsystems. This course highlights key concepts shaping Earth Systems Science, such as sustainability, planetary boundaries and safe operating spaces.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GE2103
Host Institution Course Title
OUR PLANET: AN EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geography
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THE EARTH
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University College London
Program(s)
University College London
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
54
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE EARTH
UCEAP Transcript Title
THE EARTH
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides students with an examination of the Earth, and discusses current research across the field of Earth Sciences and within the department at UCL. It is suitable for natural science and geoscience students with no previous knowledge of geology and lays a foundation for their earth sciences courses.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOL0007
Host Institution Course Title
THE EARTH
Host Institution Campus
University College London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Earth Sciences
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SEDIMENTARY SYSTEMS
Country
New Zealand
Host Institution
University of Auckland
Program(s)
University of Auckland
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
151
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SEDIMENTARY SYSTEMS
UCEAP Transcript Title
SEDIMENTARY SYSTEMS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This is an advanced course that critically examines sedimentary systems from the mineral to basin scale. Reconstruction of sedimentary environments utilizes a multi-proxy approach, incorporating facies analysis, taxonomy, paleoecology, taphonomy, geostatistics and sequence stratigraphy. Real-life case studies also show how hydrocarbon systems work in a sedimentary system context. A one-day field trip to One Tree Point and a series of lab exercises are used for in-depth class research projects, and hands-on experience of sedimentological research. Given that 75% of exposed rocks on Earth’s surface are sedimentary in composition, the ability to interpret them is significant for any practicing Earth Scientist. This advanced course uses research-led teaching to critically examine an array of ancient sedimentary environments from the geologic record.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
EARTHSCI 303
Host Institution Course Title
SEDIMENTARY SYSTEMS
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Earth Sciences
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VOLCANOLOGY
Country
Iceland
Host Institution
University of Iceland
Program(s)
University of Iceland
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
104
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
VOLCANOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
VOLCANOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The basic principles of volcanology are covered in this course including the journey of magma from source to surface plus the general processes that control eruptions and dispersal of erupted products. It also covers the principles of eruption monitoring as well as volcano-climate.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
JAR514M
Host Institution Course Title
VOLCANOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Faculty of Earth Sciences/Engineering and Natural Sciences
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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HYDROLOGY
Country
Norway
Host Institution
University of Oslo
Program(s)
University of Oslo
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
111
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HYDROLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
HYDROLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This course is an introduction to hydrology, the study of water and its occurrence and circulation on land. The course discusses components of the hydrological cycle such as precipitation, evaporation, soil- and groundwater, runoff in streams, and rivers. The water balance is studied both globally and with special reference to Norway, but the main focus of the course is on drainage basins and the processes that determine the flow of water from the moment it touches the ground until it runs out into the sea. The course emphasizes understanding physical processes, including the transport of water and energy in the Earth system. Students utilize observation techniques and analysis of hydrological data. Floods and droughts are described separately.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEO2330
Host Institution Course Title
HYDROLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Geosciences
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DYNAMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of East Anglia
Program(s)
Environment and Sustainability, East Anglia
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Geography
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
137
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DYNAMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
UCEAP Transcript Title
DYNAMICAL OCEANOGR
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course covers mathematical modelling of large-scale ocean circulation and oceanic wave motion, fluid dynamics, and differential equations. Students use these techniques to explain phenomena in the ocean that are relevant to the real world. Students examine the effects of rotation on fluid flows. This leads to the concept of geostrophy, which enables ocean currents to be inferred from measurements of sea surface height or from vertical profiles of seawater density. The role of wind in driving the ocean is examined. This enables students to model the large-scale circulation of the ocean including the development of oceanic gyres and strong western boundary currents. The course concludes by examining the role of waves, and the differences between wave motion at mid-latitudes and the Equator.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MTHE6007B
Host Institution Course Title
DYNAMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
Host Institution Campus
University of East Anglia
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Mathematics (MTH)
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DYNAMIC EARTH, A NEW ZEALAND PERSPECTIVE
Country
New Zealand
Host Institution
University of Otago
Program(s)
University of Otago
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DYNAMIC EARTH, A NEW ZEALAND PERSPECTIVE
UCEAP Transcript Title
DYNAMIC EARTH NZ
UCEAP Quarter Units
7.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.70
Course Description
This course explores the dynamic processes that shape planet Earth. A broad overview of plate tectonics, Earth structure and natural hazards is followed by lectures on rocks and minerals, resources and the geological history of Zealandia. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on examples from New Zealand. Complementary lab classes allow students to develop a range of essential practical skills. Field trips are used to explore local geology and reinforce concepts from lectures and labs.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
EARTH112
Host Institution Course Title
DYNAMIC EARTH, A NEW ZEALAND PERSPECTIVE
Host Institution Campus
Dunedin
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Earth Science