University of Southampton Calendar 2007/8


University Calendar 2007/08 Section VII : Academic Regulations - Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics School of Ocean and Earth Science

Fieldwork Requirements

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

SOES1003: an introductory 7-day course (usually in the UK) and a 2-day course (usually in France).
SOES2012/SOES2014: an 8-day training course in geological mapping (usually in the UK).
SOES2022: a 14-day course observing and recording data (usually in Spain).
SOES2017: a 7-day course in marine biology (Marine Biology programmes only) (usually in the UK).
SOES3018: a 12-day course in Oceanography, collecting samples and data (usually in Falmouth).
SOES3020: a 7-day course examining and interpreting volcanic successions (usually in Tenerife).
SOES3021: an 8-day geophysical training course (usually in the UK or Europe).
SOES3024/SOES3025: a 7-day mapping training class (usually in the UK).
SOES3025: 5 weeks independent field mapping (usually in the UK or Europe).
SOES6020: a 5-day course undertaking rocky intertidal fieldwork (usually in the UK).
SOES6032: a 7-day course (usually in the UK).
SOES6052: a 10-day tropical marine biology course planned to take place 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 in North America); Master of Geophysics (with study in North America)
Master of Oceanography (with study in North America)
A candidate enrolled on these programmes must achieve an average mark of 65% at the end of Parts 1 and 2.

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

Master of Marine Biology
A candidate enrolled on this programme must achieve a minimm mark of 50% in SOES1007.
A candidate enrolled on this programme must achieve an average of 60% at the end of Parts 1 and 2.

Master of Oceanography with French
In addition to the normal Faculty/University progression rules, a candidate enrolled on this programme must achieve a minimum mark of 55% in FREN9021.

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: BBC, 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	Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science (only if entering without A/AS level Mathematics)	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: BBC, 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 Plants and 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: BBC, 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 MATH1008	Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15

Second Year
SOES2001	Palaeobiology	10
SOES2002	Structural Geology	10
SOES2009	Estuaries	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
SOES3025 or SOES2027	Independent Mapping Project or Independent Research Project	30

BSc Geology with Physical Geography

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBC, 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: BBC, 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
SOES6307	Geodynamics and Solid Earth Geophysics	15

BSc Marine Biology with Oceanography

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBC, 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 Plants and Invertebrates	15
SOES1008	Earth and Ocean System	15
SOES1010 or MATH1004 or MATH1008	Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science or Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15
BIOL1005	Cellular and Genetic Mechanisms	15

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2011	Marine Vertebrates	15
SOES2017	Ecological Processes of the Marine Benthos	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 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
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 Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers 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 Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2010	Physical Oceanography II	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	15
SOES2018	Geochemistry	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: BBC, 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 Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	15
SOES2018	Geochemistry	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 Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2011	Marine Vertebrates	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	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: BBC, 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 Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers 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
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	15
SOES2018	Geochemistry	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: BBC, 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
MATH1006/1008	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
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2010	Physical Oceanography II	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	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: BBC, 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 Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	15
SOES2018	Geochemistry	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: BBC, 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 MATH1006 or MATH1008	Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15
GEOG1001	Global and Local Environmental Change	15
GEOG1002	Geomorphological Processes	15

Second Year
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	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: 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.

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 MATH1008	Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science 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 in North America) (MGeol+ NA) (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 MATH1008	Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science 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 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: 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
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 in North America) (MGeophys+ NA) (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 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 Grade B in 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 Plants and Invertebrates	15
SOES1008	Earth and Ocean System	15
SOES1010 or MATH1004 or MATH1008	Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15
BIOL1005	Cellular and Genetic Mechanisms	15

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2011	Marine Vertebrates	15
SOES2017	Ecological Processes of the Marine Benthos	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	45
SOES6008	Deep Sea Ecology	15
SOES6030	Independent Research Project	15
SOES6052	Tropical Marine Biology	15

Master of Oceanography (MOcean) (4 years)

1. Programme Requirements

A-levels: BBB, 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 Introdeuctory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	15
SOES2018	Geochemistry	15
MATH****	An appropriate Mathematics module	15

Third Year
SOES3035	Oceanpgraphy Research Training	30
SOES3015	Palaeoclimate Change	15
SOES3016	Oceanography from Space	15
SOES3018	Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork	15

Fourth Year
SOES6001	Contemporary Topics	45
SOES6030	MSci Advanced Independent Research Project	15

Master of Oceanography (with study in North America) (MOcean+ NA) (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 Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers Introduction to Mathematical Methods	15

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	15
SOES2018	Geochemistry	15
MATH****	An appropriate Mathematics module	15

Third Year	*To be undertaken in North America*
SOES3011	Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System	15
SOES3018	Applied Oceanography and Fieldwork	15
SOES3027	Independent Reseach Project	30
SOES3043	Marine Science in North America	15

Fourth Year
SOES6001	Contemporary Topics	45
SOES6030	MSci Advanced Independent Research Project	15

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 Introductory Mathematics for Chemists & Oceanographers OceanographersIntroduction to Mathematical Methods	15
FREN9033	French for Marine Scientists I	30

Second Year
SOES2006	Phytoplankton and Primary Production	15
SOES2007	Practical Techniques and Key Skills for Oceanography	30
SOES2009	Estuaries	15
SOES2013	Sedimentary Systems and Processes	15
FREN9021	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*

Fourth Year
SOES6001	Contemporary Topics	15
SOES6030	MSci Advanced Independent Research Project	45
SOES6053	Training in Research Skills for Oceanography	15
FREN9019	French for Marine Scientists III	30

Postgraduate Programmes

MSc Marine Environment and Resources

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

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

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

Semesters 2 and 3of this programme is undertaken at either the University of the Basque Country or the University of Bordeaux-1 and/or an associated research centre.

MSc Marine Resource Management

(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
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

MSc Marine Science, Policy and Law

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 Oceanography 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	High Resolution Marine Geophysics	15
SOES6039	MSc Research Project	60

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

MSc Ocean Remote Sensing

1. Programme Requirements

BSc(Hons) degree (class 2.2 or above), or its equivalent, in an appropriate discipline (Biology, Biogeochemistry, 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
SOES6013	Introduction to Biological Oceanography	7.5
SOES6014	Introduction to Physical Oceanography	7.5
SOES6017	Introduction to Remote Sensing of the Oceans	15
SOES6018	MSc Key Skills and Literature Review	15
SOES6025	Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicians and Ocean Scientists	15
SOES6026	Radar Remote Sensing of the Oceans	15
SOES6027	Global Ocean Monitoring	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	High Resolution Marine Geophysics	15
SOES6042	MRes Research Project	120

Geodynamics Pathway

Code	Title	Credits
SOES6001	Contemporary Topics	15
SOES6003	Formation and Evolution of the Ocean Crust	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

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

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

Integrated MPhil/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

Integrated MPhil/PhD in Ocean Remote Sensing

1. Programme Requirements

BSc(Hons) degree (class 2.1 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 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
SOES6017	Introduction to Remote Sensing of the Oceans	15
SOES6018	MSc Key Skills and Literature Review	15
SOES6025	Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicists and Ocean Scientists	15
SOES6026	Radar Remote Sensing ofthe Oceans	15
SOES6027	Global Ocean Monitoring	15
SOES7001	Advanced Training and Research Skills for Integrated PhD Programme	60

Assessment	Assessment Regulations : Faculty of Engineering, Science & Maths
ISVR	Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
Chemistry	School of Chemistry
Civil Engineering	School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
ECS	School of Electronics and Computer Science
Engineering Sciences	School of Engineering Sciences
Geography	School of Geography
Maths	School of Mathematics
Physics	School of Physics and Astronomy