Why study Earth and Ocean Science

BSc(Hons) at the University of Brighton ?

Dr Stewart Ullyott, course leader

j.s.ullyott@brighton.ac.uk

Excellence in teaching and support

Lectures

Laboratory work

Field techniques

Group discussions

A leading professional university

Learning geoscience and oceanographicskills in the field

Destinations: Wales, Spain and Cyprus

• Environment Agency

• Meteorological Office

• Local authorities

• Minerals industry

• Environmental consultants

• Central Government

Previous work placements

Career-focused

Coastal and marine management

Oceanography

Coastal engineering

Mining sector

Site investigation

Careers

We specialise in the largest areas for employment in Earth Sciences: environmental geology, hydrogeology and engineering geology

Career planning agreement: careers integrated into year 2 module

University careers centre

Our 2009/10 destinations survey tells us 96 per cent of School of Environment and Technology students are working or studying six months after graduation

Geo-environmental Engineer

Geological Adviser

Conservation Officer

Marine Surveyor

Marine Geologist

• Key earth science skills – rock identification, field skills, microscopy, geological map interpretation

• Key oceanography skills – collection and interpretation of oceanographic data, field skills (including safe boat working

• Scientific understanding - numeracy, self management, group working, and communication skills

Skills-based learning

Facilities fit for the twenty-first century

Geochemistry suite

Geophysical surveying equipment

Gamma spectrometer

Petrological and electron microscopes

Innovative and relevant

Emphasis on role in society

Managing and mitigating contemporary environmental issues

Mining and Remediation

• Marine geology and geochemistry

• Coastal wetlands

• Shallow and shelf sea oceanography

• Marine ecology

• Hydrogeology and water resources

• Fluvial environments

• Drylands and deserts

• The Chalk

• Recent tectonics

• Sea-level change and coasts

• River and estuarine systems

• Engineering geology

• Clean-up of contaminated land and waters

Research areas include

A great place to be a student

About our course

• Focuses on the interface between geology/earth science and oceanography

• Provides interdisciplinary training and study

• Examines areas such as coastal management, hazard management, coastal and offshore engineering, marine conservation, pollution control and managing climate change and sea-level rise

Earth and Ocean Science BSc(Hons)

To give you an understanding of:

• The Earth/Ocean system

• The role of Earth and Ocean Science in society

• The management and mitigation of environmental issues and problems

• The importance of sustainability in the management of Earth and marine resources

Practical skills and field experience

Key skills for employment or progression to advanced study

Course aims

Year 1

The earth-ocean system

Key concepts in geology, biology, physical geography and oceanography

Year 1 modules

Fundamentals of Geology

Mineralogy and Petrology

Geology of Your Home Area

Introduction to Field Geology

Mathematical Skills for Geoscientists

Option

The Global Earth System

The Ocean Planet: an introduction

Water in the Environment

Ecological Processes 1

Statistics and Quantitative Techniques for Geoscientists

Option

Year 2

• Research and career skills

• Earth structure

• Marine geology

• Environmental chemistry

• Marine biology (including a boat-based field course)

• Opportunity to specialise

Course structure

Year 2 modules

Research and Career Skills for Geoscientists

Structure of the Earth and Global Processes

Introduction to Marine Biology and Ecology

Introduction to Environmental Geochemistry

Sedimentology Geology Field courseSpain

Earth and Ocean Science Field Course

Three Earth and Ocean Science Modules(from a choice of 11)

Option

Year 2 module options

A. Skills and Professional Practice

B. Earth and Ocean Engineering

C. Marine and Environmental Management

D. Marine Geology and Earth Resources

E. Global Change

Geographical Information Systems

Soil and Water Analysis

Structural Geology

Hydraulics

Ecological Techniques

Environmental Conservation and Management

Earth Resources

Applied Palaeontology

Applied Palaeontology

Coastal and Aeolian Landscapes

Climate Change

• Earth and Ocean Sciences Project

• Geology field course, Cyprus

• Earth and Ocean Science Options

• Options

Final year modules

Year 3 Module Options A. Skills and Professional Practice

B. Earth and Ocean Engineering

C. Marine and Environmental Management

D. Marine Geology and Earth Resources

E. Global Change

Environmental Geology and Professional Practice

Applied Remote Sensing

GIS 2

Geology of major Civil Engineering Projects

Environmental Hydraulics

Environmental Geology and Professional Practice

CoastalEnvironments

Wetland Environments

Applied Ecology

Environmental Assessment

Water and Health

Exploration Geology

Hydrogeology

Oceanography

Oceanography

Geohazards

Evolution and the Fossil Record

Planetary Geology

Environmental change in low latitudes

Final year module options

Final year project examples

• Clean-up and management of dredged marine sediments

• Impacts of sea-level rise on the Adur estuary

• Heavy metal contamination in coastal environments

• Geological mapping in Cyprus

• Bauxite mining in central Greece

• Environmental geology of the A27 by-pass, Brighton

Independent research

Links with industrial or international staff research projects

Opportunity to work with environmental/ industrial organisations or overseas universities

• Student Support and Guidance Tutor personal and study support

• Course Leader general issues/management of deadlines

• Personal Tutor pastoral care

• Module Leader academic issues

• StudentCentral virtual learning environment, web-based, available 24/7

Support network

Contact us

www.brighton.ac.uk/set

entec@brighton.ac.uk

01273 642288