WELCOME BACK! Earth Sciences University of Edinburgh

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1 WELCOME BACK! Earth Sciences University of Edinburgh

2 11.30am 12.15pm Welcome back talk (MLT/201) Geoff Bromiley, Earth Science Convenor Careers talk Sarah Innes (MLT/201)

3 Prof. Simon Kelly New Head of School Inspiring, educating, and exciting future generations of students about the powerful forces shaping the world in which we live School teaching mission

4 Faces Geoff Bromiley Degree program convenor Geology Earth Sciences Co-ordinator David Stevenson Degree program convenor Geophysics related degrees Emma Latto, Student Support Co-ordinator Nikki Muir Undergraduate secretary (pre-hons) Mikael Attal Degree program convenor Geology & Physical Geography Simon Jung Degree program convenor Environmental Geoscience Sarah Thomas Undergraduate secretary (hons) Eilein Fraser Undergraduate secretary & YOUR PERSONAL TUTOR

5 Yr1 Geology GPG EG -Earth Dynamics -Introduction to the Geol Record -Evolution of the Living Earth -(EMP, EMP2) -Options 120 credits -Earth Dynamics -Introduction to the Geol Record -Evolution of the Living Earth -(EMP, EMP2) -Options 120 credits -Earth Dynamics -Introduction to the Geol Record -Evolution of the Living Earth -EMP2 -Option 120 credits Yr2 -Geomaterials -Global Tectonics & the Rock Cycle -Intro to Geophysics -Options (60 credits) 120 credits -Geomaterials -Global Tectonics & the Rock Cycle -Geomorphology -Options (60 credits) 120 credits -Geomaterials -Env Geochem Earth s Surface -Oceanography -Options (60 credits) 120 credits 240 credits needed to progress into honours

6 Yr1 Geophysics Geophys & Met Geophys & Geol -Earth Dynamics -Physics 1A -Maths for Physics 1 -Physics 1B -Intro to Geophysics -Maths for Physics 2 -Earth Dynamics -Physics 1A -Maths for Physics 1 -Physics 1B -Intro to Geophysics -Maths for Physics 2 -Earth Dynamics -Physics 1A -Maths for Physics 1 -Physics 1B -Intro to Geophysics -Maths for Physics 2 Yr2 -Physics of the Earth -Dynamics and Vector Calculus -Global Tectonics & the Rock Cycle -Modern Physics (10) -Linear Algebra and Several Variable Calculus (10) -40 credits options 120 credits -Physics of the Earth -Dynamics and Vector Calculus Meteorology: Atmosphere & Envir -Meteorology: Weather & Climate -Modern Physics (10) -Linear Algebra and Several Variable Calculus (10) -20 credits options 120 credits -Physics of the Earth -Modern Physics -Linear Algebra and Several Variable Calculus -Geomaterials -Global Tectonics & the Rock Cycle -Intro Geol Record -20 credits options 120 credits 240 credits needed to progress into honours

7 Check PATH for details (this pulls info from EUCLID and the Degree Programme Tables) General web pages with all you need to know: departments/geosciences/teaching organisation/ug students

8 Helmsdale Field trip runs week before Fresher s week 2018 Part of Petroleum systems (level 9) course Geophys (core) Geophys & Geol (core) Geophys & Met (option) Geology (option)

9 Inchnadamph runs late May/early June Part of Field skills (level 9) courses Geology (core) GPG (core) Geophys & Geol (core)

10 Braithwaite Keswick runs late October (3 days) Part Environmental Geochemistry of the Earth s Surface EG (core)

11 Lake District runs at end of S2 (2018) Part of Introduction to the Geological Record (only Geophysics+Geology)

12 Geoscience field kits for Geology and GPG students Contents: compass clinometer, hand lens (x10 mag), streak plates, metallic hardness tester, Geological timescale chart, Michel Levy chart, grain size chart Cost: 25 (discounted) from Grant TO office via e pay system

13 Studying in Edinburgh: how to study Learning through lectures, practicals, tutorials, fieldwork & personal study. 20 credits = 200 hours of your time (usu. 60 hours contact time). Learning at university is very different to what you have done at school Our job is to help you learn and develop new skills, not help you pass assessments/exams which someone else sets Personal study is just as important as scheduled classes; LEARN, directed resources, other online resources, text books, past papers, group work Be an active learner; don t just follow instructions, but make sure you understand why you are doing something Use practicals, tutorials and fieldtrips as an opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, explore ideas etc. Don t be afraid to ask questions during or after lectures Be prepared; turn up to all elements of each course and plan your time Use the extensive feedback we give at UoE!

14 Time management Essay writing Study skills Learning support Individual and group PT meetings Career talks GeolSoc

15 Be a rep at the Staff Student Liaison Committee 2 meetings per semester (weeks 3 and 7); feedback given to class in week 5 by Lecturer 2 reps (at least) per course for pre honours; we help you get feedback from your class Reps get EUSA training, University recognition (great for CV) and meeting with the Head of School Reps play a key role in the development of teaching within the School (great way to get yourself known by everyone) Please volunteer!!

16 Personal Tutoring and student support Role of PT is to support students in reviewing academic progress through a complete programme of study by: Welcoming you at the beginning of each academic year Providing guidance on course choices Providing advice on study difficulties, and overview of progress Reflect on long term development based on learning inside and outside of the formal curriculum It s up to you how engaged you are with this process, but your PT can provide invaluable help and guidance. Group PT meetings organised per degree program; if there is anything you think would be beneficial, contact your DPC Fill in doodle poll to arrange a PT meeting this week (very important as they need to confirm attendance)

17 GeoPALS Friends & Family Advice Place Degree Program Convenor GP Emma Latto: Student support Co ordinator Course organiser PT HELP IS AT HAND TALK TO SOMEONE

18 Enjoy your time here!