This module will introduce you to physical geography associated with an overseas field location (e.g., Tenerife). Introductory lectures will include material on the geomorphology and landscape, biogeography and climate of the field area. Introductory lectures on how to design and present a field research project will also be delivered, along with some field briefing and techniques training sessions.
The main part of the teaching will be undertaken on a week long, residential overseas field course. During the course you will have several orientation and introductory group days where you will be exposed to different landscapes and interpretation techniques. These will be followed by data collection in small groups. The final day of the trip will be dedicated to data analysis and will culminate in the presentation of preliminary results.
