Earth Science & The Environment 1X:Planet Earth

University of Glasgow

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Earth Science & The Environment 1X:Planet Earth

  • Host University

    University of Glasgow

  • Location

    Glasgow, Scotland

  • Area of Study

    Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

    Hours & Credits

  • SCQF Credits

    20
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    5
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    7.5
  • Overview

    An introduction to geoscience. Topics covered include the origin of the Earth and other planets, volcanoes and associated hazards, plate tectonics, erosion and depositional processes and the basic principles of geoscience using 3D and 4D visualisation.

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.

Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.

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