2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5111M Structural Geology Independent Project
60 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr Emma Bramham
Email: E.K.Bramham@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normal entry qualifications for the MSc programmeThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this modules, students will be able to complete a project, on an exploration structural geological/geophysical subject, lasting for at least 4 months full-time.Syllabus
Investigation of a structural geological/geophysical subject - chosen by the student in consultation with sponsor/teaching staff. The specification and content of each project is unique but all will involve primary data interpretation and synthesis, together with a contextual review which in most cases will involve comparison with previous literature.
Projects could involve collaboration with an industry partner, carried out partially at their office and/or those of University-based companies; 4 moths duration, including preparation time for assessments an final outcome; and university advisor (1 guidance from an industry mentor); represent an appropriate volume of independent data handling, analysis, and critical assessment.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Independent Learning | 600 | 1.00 | 600.00 |
Private study hours | 0.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 600.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 |
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Academic supervisionMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | Written Report | 90.00 |
Oral Presentation | . | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/06/2017
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