The Physical Environment
We inhabit a living, breathing planet. So what is the relationship between nature and nurture?
Think about the impact of humans on the delicate ecosystem. Are we damaging our world forever or can we manage environmental change?
Learn about the natural forces that shape this living planet and discover the connections between water, forests and climate.
Find out where the weather comes from and think about the impact of pollution and natural hazards on a global scale.
This sub-theme is most suited to students who already have some scientific knowledge (eg studied a science subject at A-Level).
The Physical Environment modules:
15 modules available.
This information is for the 2024/25 academic year.
IF YOU ARE AN INCOMING YEAR ONE STUDENT, YOU SHOULD ONLY CHOOSE LEVEL 1 MODULES.
| Module Code | Module Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE1700 | Topics in Nanotechnology | 1 |
| GEOG1040 | Dynamic Landscapes | 1 |
| PHAS1510 | Planets and the Search for Life | 1 |
| SOEE1034 | Natural Hazards | 1 |
| SOEE1281 | Atmosphere | 1 |
| SOEE1401 | Weather | 1 |
| SOEE1434 | Water | 1 |
| SOEE2110 | Introductory Oceanography | 2 |
| SOEE2481 | Atmospheric Pollution from Local to Global Scales | 2 |
| TRAN2041 | Transport, Energy and Environment | 2 |
| GEOG3690 | Tropical forests and sustainable development | 3 |
| SOEE3190 | Earth Observations from Space | 3 |
| SOEE5515M | Ice in the Earth System | 5 |
| SOEE5617M | Oceanography in the Earth System | 5 |
| SOEE5656M | Past Global Environmental Systems | 5 |