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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE2096 Advanced Fieldwork, Mapwork, and Study Skills

20 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Dr Vernon Manville
Email: V.R.Manville@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion Level 1 Geog Geol Programme

This module is mutually exclusive with

SOEE2095Research and Career Skills
SOEE2107Geology Field and Map Skills

Module replaces

This module is a combination of SOEE 2103 and SOEE 2094, both 10 credit modules.

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module covers the skills required to analyse geological features and maps and interpret some remote sensing images. A brief outline of the various remote sensing tools and the principles by which they work is followed by group and individual work on their applications. Interpretation of different images from areas of active and ancient tectonics is followed by comparison between data available from images and from geological maps of comparable areas. This module delivers key training of advanced geological field techniques and prepares students for writing geological field reports. There is an introduction to GIS applications in geology, and to use of Digital Elevation Models (DEM). Specific applications include hydrogeology, fault-loss maps, isopachss, landslides and accurate cross-sections where units change in thickness.

Objectives

Field Skills:
- To teach the skills of field observations, geological mapping, field data recording, preparation and presentation of geological maps and reports.
- To develop an integrated approach to sedimentary basin analysis in the field.
- To develop field safety awareness.

Map skills:
- To reinforce map skills learnt in 1st year, apply them in new situations, and introduce geological remote sensing.

Career/Study Skills:
-to enhance students' awareness of their transferable skills so that they can build on their strengths and improve weaknesses in order to make the most of degree programme opportunities and prepare their future career.
-to review personal and transferable skills and to use this information to compile careers documents, including CVs
- to improve oral and presentation skills and practice and training in giving a talk
- to enhance certain transferable skills such as team working and writing skills
- to practice the report-writing skills required for their mapping dissertation, and to prepare for their summer mapping via supervisor-led mapping tutorials.




Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
i) discuss the strengths and limitations of different remote sensing tools;
ii) assess relief, drainage, solid and drift lithologies, tectonic and sedimentary features from the appropriate images;
iii) use remote sensing images to plan exploration strategies;
iv) compare data from images with geological map information;
v) synthesise data in the form of sketch maps and cross-sections;
vi) establish and apply methodologies for analysis of complex maps;
vii) construct accurate cross-sections in areas of complex structure and stratigraphy.
viii) know how to carry out advanced geological fieldwork
ix) know how to construct a geology field report to a professional standard
x) have experience of giving oral presentations
xi) be able to create a professional skill based CV

Skills outcomes
Geological mapping and fieldwork skills.


Syllabus

Fieldwork:
Residential field classes during Easter and Summer vacations, including field mapping training (location, boundary mapping, structures and sedimentary features etc.) field exercises on sedimentary rocks and basin analysis, safety and hazard assessment.

Map skills:
This module covers the skills required to analyse geological features and maps and interpret some remote sensing images. A brief outline of the various remote sensing tools and the principles by which they work is followed by group and individual work on their applications. Interpretation of different images from areas of active and ancient tectonics is followed by comparison between data available from images and from geological maps of comparable areas. Interpretation of a variety of geological maps. Establishing strategies for dealing with complex and variable structures and stratigraphies, including constructing cross-sections through such areas. Using geological maps to solve problems.

Tutorials: incremental write-up of the Assynt excursion as a formal geological field report, supported by tutor-led assessments and group work, over 5 tutorials in semester 1.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Fieldwork243.0086.00
Lecture111.0011.00
Practical122.0024.00
Tutorial51.005.00
Independent online learning hours24.00
Private study hours50.00
Total Contact hours126.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Evening study time on field trips and report writing after trips.
Personal study time to work on practical and tutorial assessments and exercises.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Staff feedback on field skills and field notebook techniques during field classes, in subsequent tutorials, and in practicals
- Feedback on mapwork exercises during practicals
- Staff feedback on career and study skills sessions and assessments

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
FieldworkTrip 1 - Assynt: In trip: notebook, map, cross section20.00
FieldworkTrip 2a – County Clare: Map and sedimentary log (15%); Group seminar (5%)20.00
AssignmentAssessment of CV and online application20.00
Assignment2750 word Assynt field report20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)80.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Unseen Practical exam (Semester 1)2 hr 20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)20.00

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 website

Last updated: 27/09/2018

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