Why study Earth and Ocean Science
BSc(Hons) at the University of Brighton ?
Dr Stewart Ullyott, course leader
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