Aspects of Earth Resources

Synopsis

Teaching module on aspects of earth resources, with the aim of putting geology into the broader context of environmental management, pollution control and the water and engineering industries. It also seeks to encourage an appreciation of the limits set by the natural geological cycles and the relationship between human demands and the consequences of resource exploitation. It also aims to teach such essential and transferable skills as data handling and to develop the ability to analyse and accurately interpret resource problems. Approximately 4 hours of teaching material, intended to complement lectures and practicals.

Series

UK Earth Science Courseware Comsortium, Tltp Project

Language

English

Medium

Multimedia; Computer program. Floppy disk. PC Windows and Apple Macintosh (separate versions).

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £60.00 (CD-ROM containing all modules)

Notes

Available to UK higher education institutions.

Uses

1st- and 2nd-year undergraduate earth sciences.

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

computer-assisted learning; geology teaching; natural resources; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Distributor

Name

University of Manchester

Email

ukescc@man.ac.uk

Phone

0161-275 3820

Fax

URL: http://info.mcc.ac.uk/geology.html

Address

Department of Earth Sciences
Manchester
M13 9PL

Notes

Contact: Dr W T C Sowerbutts (4/96)