Earth Sciences B will introduce you to the physical and chemical principles that ‘solid Earth’ mineralogists, petrologists, geophysicists and geochemists use to understand how the Earth works, formed and differentiated; and how it has subsequently evolved. This is a self-contained course and you will find that, as the year goes on, there are important links between the different elements that are taught in each term. Earth Sciences B will provide you with some of the background that you will need for Part II & III Earth Sciences, and in particular for any advanced courses in metamorphic and igneous petrology; volcanology; mineralogy, geophysics and tectonics.
Introduction to Part IB Earth Sciences B
An overview of all the modules taught in Part IB Earth Sciences B.
Part IB ESB—Course Guide on Moodle
A detailed guide to all aspects of the Part IB ESB course, including the Department, teaching, examinations, lab safety, and part II mapping projects can be found on Moodle.
Field trips
Sedbergh
Ten-day mapping field course in Cumbria at the end of September before second year.
South West England
Ten-day field trip exploring the SW coast during the Easter break.
Skye
Twelve-day mapping field course in Scotland immediately after Easter term of second year, in preparation for independent mapping projects (if you are continuing to Part II Earth Sciences).
For more information on field trips, please refer to the course guide.
Part II mapping project
Students who continue onto Part II Earth Sciences will have to do a mapping project in the summer between Part IB and Part II, and should begin planning their project in Michaelmas Term. Useful information for mapping is available in:
Supervision and Workload hours
Recommended supervision norms from the Senior Tutors' Committee.
More information
If you have any questions, please contact our Teaching Support Manager.