2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE3073 Independent Field Projects (GS)
40 creditsClass Size: 75
Module manager: Dr Vernon Manville
Email: V.R.Manville@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Satisfactory completion of levels 1 and 2. If students are undertaking a laboratory-based project SOEE3040 or SOEE3042 will have to completed.This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module is designed to:- Develop students' ability to complete a period of independent field observational research. (In exceptional circumstances a laboratory project may be allowed.)
- Write a substantial report on the basis of the student's own observations
- Test students' powers of scientific observation, data collection, synthesis and interpretation
- Develop self-motivation and an ability to work to a deadline.
Syllabus
The module comprises an independent field-based project designed in collaboration with the project supervisor, who will also provide early field supervision, advice on logistics and strict recommendations on field safety. A series of tutorials will be held in support of data analysis, interpretation and report preparation.
A lab-based option is available to students who have mitigating or special circumstances and are unable to attend the fieldtrip.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Fieldwork | 35 | 7.50 | 262.50 |
Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
Private study hours | 132.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 267.50 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 |
Private study
Project write up: 127.5 hoursTutorial work: 5 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Academic SupervisionMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | ArcGIS map (with geological key, stratigraphic column, and cross-sections etc.) or poster as appropriate. Project Report (max 7,500 words). Submitted during S1 examination period in January | 40.00 |
Fieldwork | Field/lab Observations and Data. Submitted within 49 days of the start of the field/ labwork. To include all field/ lab observations (i.e. field notebook and field map slips, cross-sections and logs, or lab books and data) | 60.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Lab-based option and assessment is available to students who have mitigating or special circumstances and are unable to attend the fieldtrip.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 06/10/2017
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