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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE2107 Geology Field and Map Skills

20 creditsClass Size: 100

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

Non-attendance of the fieldtrip without good reason will incur a financial cost to the student.

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

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

Map skills:
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.

Syllabus

Field:
Residential field classes during Easter and summer vacations that include field mapping training, fieldwork on metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and integration of field-based observation into a basinal synthesis.

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.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Fieldwork343.00129.00
Lecture21.002.00
Practical122.0024.00
Private study hours45.00
Total Contact hours155.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Evening study time on field trips and report writing after trips, and maps workbook.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Staff feedback on field skills and field notebook techniques.
- Feedback on mapwork exercises.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
FieldworkTrip 1 Assynt: In trip: notebook, map, cross section. Post-trip: 2750 word report.40.00
FieldworkTrip 2a County Clare: Map and sedimentary log (15%) Group seminar (5%).20.00
FieldworkTrip 2b Connemara: Groupwork poster (10%) and Field slip (10%)20.00
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 (S1)2 hr 00 mins20.00
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: 19/09/2018

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