2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE1575 Geology 1 for Geophysicists
20 creditsClass Size: 34
Module manager: Dr Graham McLeod
Email: G.W.McLeod@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Appropriate A Level of equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE1570 | Geology 1 |
Module replaces
SOEE1490 Understanding the Earth 1This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- Explain the origin of the Earth as a planetary body and understand its place in the solar system, its age and the concept of geological time.
- Explain the internal structure and composition of the Earth.
- Understand plate tectonic theory and explain the main scientific evidence for it, focusing on: active tectonics, earthquakes, mantle convection, the structure of oceans and continents, the architecture of plate boundaries and the processes that characterise them, faults, mountain belts, volcanic arcs and the evolution of tectonic styles through time.
- Identify and describe a range of common rock-forming minerals using physical and optical properties, and demonstrate how these collectively make up the composition of a variety of rocks.
- Identify and describe common types of the three rock types (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) in hand specimen and thin section and understand their modes of formation.
- Communicate scientific knowledge in the form of a scientific abstract, critical assessment, oral presentation or report.
- Properly reference the work of others, in particular, as it relates to issue of academic integrity.
Syllabus
Introduction to Earth Sciences:
- The Earth as a planetary body and its origin and age.
Dynamic Earth:
- An introduction to the internal structure of the Earth and the concept of plate tectonics as a mechanism for plate motion, mountain building, subduction, basin formation and long-term geological evolution on a continental scale.
Geological Materials:
- Processes of formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
- The description of hand specimens and thin sections, of rocks and minerals using physical and optical properties and recording observations coherently.
- Related geological materials to environments of formation.
- The communication of scientific knowledge and issues of academic integrity.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Fieldwork | 1 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
Practical | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
Practical | 10 | 3.00 | 30.00 |
Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 46.00 | ||
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 74.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
- VLE MCQs and related exercises, VLE-delivered essential fact sheets, worked exercises, case study examples, video tutorials.- VLE-accessed blended learning resources (RockBase 24hour access rock and mineral specimen database).
- Background reading and revision.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Assessed in-class practical work.- VLE MCQs with formative feedback provided in-class.
- Verbal feedback from staff and demonstrators in practical classes and in field.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | Practical in-class exercises (Geological Materials) | 15.00 |
In-course MCQ | Weekly online MCQ Quizzes covering all strands of the course | 5.00 |
Tutorial Performance | Tutorial Exercises and assessments | 10.00 |
Online Assessment | Online academic integrity tutorial (formative) | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
Experience has shown that a series of practical-based assessments distributed throughout the module are the most effective way to gauge performance. This is especially true for the hands-on, practical-based topics covered in this module.
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 0 hr 50 mins | 40.00 |
Unseen Practical exam (Semester 1) | 1 hr 30 mins | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
Formal examination will take place in the Semester 1 examination period. The exam will consist of a single paper to include MCQs, graphical problem solving exercises and a short answer questions.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 23/10/2015
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