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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)

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