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2012/13 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE3042 Easter Field Class (Environmental Geology)
10 creditsClass Size: 1
Module manager: Cris Little
Email: c.little@earth.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2012/13
Pre-requisite qualifications
This fieldtrip will incur a cost if it is an optional module on your programme of study.Pre-requisites
SOEE2440 | Mineralogy |
This module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE3040 | Easter Field Class (Geo) |
Module replaces
EARS3042This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
A field class (currently Cyprus) to demonstrate how Environmental Geologic Principles are applied in the field. Specific areas covered will probably include environmental impacts of mining and waste disposal, and earthquake/tectonic effects on structures.NB The School reserves the right to restrict student numbers on this module.
Syllabus
This fieldtrip will incur a cost if it is an optional module on your programme of study.
- Geological observations/syntheses in the field.
- Preparatory lecture(s) and self study of background materials.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Fieldwork | 1 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
Private study hours | 20.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 80.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Field SupervisionMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Presentation | Assessment of presentations in the field | 15.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 85.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85.00 |
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: 10/04/2013
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