This module looks at how plants created the conditions for life on land and how plants evolved a central role in human civilisation.You explore the development of agriculture in the %E2%80%98Fertile Crescent%E2%80%99 and how plants have been traded all over the world. You discover the extraordinary

This calculus-based module will provide a firm foundation in physical concepts and principles, covering electricity and magnetism, light, geometric optics, interference, wave-particle duality, atomic and nuclear physics. Applications of physical concepts will be stressed, particularly those related

Biology is the study of life, which is forever fascinating in its complexity and variety. What underlies life? What explains the multitude of functionality and the delicate interplay of cells in complex multi-cellular organisms? This module covers topics including: genetics: chromosomal

The aim of the module is to give you an understanding of the basis of medicinal chemistry as exemplified by the synthesis, structure, activity relationships, mode of action and metabolism of some major therapeutic agents. At the end of the module you should understand the basis of the

This module introduces you to the rich variety of wildlife in Sussex. We look at a range of habitats and learn how to survey the plants and animals that we find. We use maps and aerial photographs, plus surveys in the field to identify ancient woodland. We investigate fresh water ditches to see how

The term geopolitics was first coined in 1899 to describe the competing interests of mostly European states struggling for global influence. Since the 1990s, geopolitics has had a new lease of life as its attention to the relationship between space and power has a renewed relevance to understanding

Why do we seek out certain types of romantic partners? Is there a difference between what a woman wants and what a man wants when decisions on long-term partners are made? Are the ways that we act when we are in groups influenced by our evolutionary past? To address these questions, you examine the

What makes a British film? What is the magic ingredient that transforms it to the level of world cinema? Films like Four Weddings and a Funeral; British documentaries; the Monty Python films; Bend it Like Beckham; the Harry Potter series; Slumdog Millionaire; Shaun of the Dead; and The

The module primarily examines the social history of Britain in the 20th century, introducing some of the important themes within a political, economic, and cultural context. By covering topics such as war, class, poverty, the welfare state, empire, immigration and gender, you will develop a greater

The module introduces the most common psychological disorders, and is selective rather than exhaustive in its choice of topics. In the introductory session we consider the classification system used for mental illness, and the different approaches to study. You examine four of the most common