Trosolwg
Mae Dr Nicholas Felstead yn aelod o'r Adran Ddaearyddiaeth ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe.
Dr Nicholas Felstead
Darlithydd,
Geography
Swyddfa Academaidd - 235
Ail lawr
Adeilad Wallace
Campws Singleton
Ail lawr
Adeilad Wallace
Campws Singleton
Dolenni Ymchwil
Cyhoeddiadau
Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil
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Minckley, T., Felstead, N., & Gonzalez, S. (2019). Novel vegetation and establishment of Chihuahuan Desert communities in response to late Pleistocene moisture availability in the Cuatrociénegas Basin, NE Mexico. The Holocene, 29(3), 457-466.
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Felstead, N., Leng, M., Metcalfe, S., & Gonzalez, S. (2015). Understanding the hydrogeology and surface flow in the Cuatrociénegas Basin (NE Mexico) using stable isotopes. Journal of Arid Environments, 121, 15-23.
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Gonzalez, S., Huddart, D., Israde -Alcántara, I., Domínguez-Vázquez, G., Bischoff, J., & Felstead, N. (2015). Paleoindian sites from the Basin of Mexico: Evidence from stratigraphy, tephrochronology and dating. Quaternary International, 363, 4-19.
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Felstead, N., Gonzalez, S., Huddart, D., Noble, S., Hoffmann, D., Metcalfe, S., Leng, M., Albert, B., Pike, A., Gonzalez-Gonzalez, A., & Jiménez-López, J. (2014). Holocene-aged human footprints from the Cuatrociénegas Basin, NE Mexico. Journal of Archaeological Science, 42, 250-259.
Holl Ymchwil
Erthyglau Cylchgronau
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Minckley, T., Felstead, N., & Gonzalez, S. (2019). Novel vegetation and establishment of Chihuahuan Desert communities in response to late Pleistocene moisture availability in the Cuatrociénegas Basin, NE Mexico. The Holocene, 29(3), 457-466.
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Gonzalez, S., Huddart, D., Israde -Alcántara, I., Domínguez-Vázquez, G., Bischoff, J., & Felstead, N. (2015). Paleoindian sites from the Basin of Mexico: Evidence from stratigraphy, tephrochronology and dating. Quaternary International, 363, 4-19.
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Felstead, N., Leng, M., Metcalfe, S., & Gonzalez, S. (2015). Understanding the hydrogeology and surface flow in the Cuatrociénegas Basin (NE Mexico) using stable isotopes. Journal of Arid Environments, 121, 15-23.
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Felstead, N., Gonzalez, S., Huddart, D., Noble, S., Hoffmann, D., Metcalfe, S., Leng, M., Albert, B., Pike, A., Gonzalez-Gonzalez, A., & Jiménez-López, J. (2014). Holocene-aged human footprints from the Cuatrociénegas Basin, NE Mexico. Journal of Archaeological Science, 42, 250-259.
Modiwlau a Addysgir
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GE-007 Foundation Physical and Environmental Geography
This module complements topics taught in the Foundation Human Geography module (GE-008), to give an understanding of physical geography and the environment. The module considers the impacts of physical geography processes on human habitation, and how humans might mitigate against the effects of nature's extreme events. It also examines the complex issues surrounding human impacts on the landscape. Foundation Physical & Environmental Geography will pave the way for students to study Geography at Level 4 (Year 1).
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GEG132 Introduction to Earth Systems
This module forms an essential foundation for more advanced study of physical geography and environmental sciences. It introduces the four main Earth systems: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere. It provides a sound understanding of the processes within each system, and the interactions between them. The geosphere section introduces topics like the origin of Earth, plate tectonics and describes the distribution of different rock types and processes occurring in the geosphere. The biosphere section deals mainly with flows of energy and nutrients between Earth systems. The atmosphere section deals with flows of energy and moisture and their role in controlling climate over both space and time. The hydrosphere section focuses on the concepts of the hydrological cycle and the main processes associated with the water fluxes. In addition, the main properties and functions of soil, and the formation of different soil types worldwide are introduced. At the end of the module the changes in climate in the past, current and future, proxies of climate change are included.
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GEG133 Natural Hazards and Society
This module investigates hazardous aspects of Earth¿s natural environment and how society relates to them. Introductory principles include the definition of natural hazard, disaster, risk and loss, and approaches to reducing risk and managing disasters. Major types of natural hazard are studied in order to understand how they operate, where, and how frequently they are likely to occur. Hazardous consequences are explored, as well as how society can respond to hazardous events. Key aspects include discussion of primary and secondary hazards, prediction, forecasting and monitoring of hazards, and understanding how their harmful effects can be minimised. Natural hazards considered during this module include volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, landslides, extreme weather events, flooding, avalanches and Mega Hazards. Lecture material considers general principles as well as case studies. The module is compulsory for students taking BSc Environmental Geoscience.
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GEG252 Geographical Fieldwork skills
The module is concerned with identifying and defining geographical questions within a specific field location and applying the relevant geographical skills, knowledge and techniques to these questions. The general aims are to observe, analyse and achieve an understanding of the varied geographical landscapes and inherent features of a designated fieldweek location. The module comprises a week's fieldwork at a designated, normally foreign, location and preparatory and post-fieldweek lectures and other classes.
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GEG252L Geographical Fieldwork Skills: Exploring Geographical Themes in Swansea and south Wales
The module is concerned with gaining experience of the geographical skills needed to explore the physical and human geography environments around us. We use our considerable local and regional geographical assets to explore multiple themes in human and physical geography. The general aims are to observe, analyse and achieve an understanding of the varied geographical landscape and inherent features in Swansea and South Wales. The module is run via up to 10 'pick and mix' field days, with a human, physical or human and physical geography theme. Students will be required to chose 4 of the field days to attend. Students taking this module will gain experience in research design, methodologies, data analysis and presentation methods. Students taking this field course can choose to focus on either the physical or human geography elements or the mixed human/physical days, or a mix of all three. Maximum flexibility is afforded by the range of topics we can explore in the local and regional area. Each day will be accompanied by online and lecture materials. The days will be run at various times in the Semester and students will book on to their chosen field days independently. The theme of the trip is "South Wales: Environments, Landscapes, Heritage and Community".
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GEG252M Geographical Fieldwork skills: Mallorca
The module is concerned with identifying and defining geographical questions within the Mallorca, which serves as an example of a region with a Mediterranean climate, and applying relevant geographical skills, knowledge and techniques to these questions. The general aims are to observe, analyse and achieve an understanding of the varied geographical landscape and inherent features of Mallorca and the Mediterranean. Students taking this module will gain experience in research design, methodologies, data analysis and presentation methods, including seminars, posters and reports. Students taking this field course focus on either the physical or human geography on the region and conduct project work appropriate to their specialism. The module comprises preparatory lectures in Swansea during teaching block 2 and a one week field course, which typically runs in the last week of teaching block 2.
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GEG278 Data Analysis and Dissertation Preparation Skills
This module builds upon student knowledge of social research methods and environmental methods (delivered in GEG277) through to the formulation of a dissertation proposal. The module focuses on key dissertation planning and preparation skills delivered in association with the Centre for Academic Success (CAS) such as time management, creative and critical thinking and developing a focus, writing a proposal etc.The module also focuses on qualitative and quantitative data analysis and how to use data effectively in preparedness for a final year dissertation project.
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GEGM07 Environmental Dynamics
This module aims to explain and understand past, present and potential future changes in the Earth's climate and environment. It provides a broad approach to environmental processes and dynamics operating on land, in the oceans and in the atmosphere on a global and regional scale. Emphasis is placed on the evidence available for reconstructing past environmental dynamics, the implications for present-day processes, future predictions and likely impacts.
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GEL203 Earth history
This module will investigate the history of planet Earth with particular emphasis on the fossil evidence. Life appeared very early on Earth, and changes in the oceans, atmosphere and in climate are intimately linked to the evolution of life. Large changes in the fossil record represent major events in Earth¿s history, including the catastrophic collapse of ecosystems and major radiations of diversity. We will take a journey through the history of the planet, tracking major changes in ecosystems and focussing on the major events, as well as considering the way that the fossil evidence has been used in debates about the way that evolution works.