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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Fieldwork | 3 | 43.00 | 129.00 |
Lecture | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Practical | 12 | 2.00 | 24.00 |
Private study hours | 45.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 155.00 | ||
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 type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Fieldwork | Trip 1 Assynt: In trip: notebook, map, cross section. Post-trip: 2750 word report. | 40.00 |
Fieldwork | Trip 2a County Clare: Map and sedimentary log (15%) Group seminar (5%). | 20.00 |
Fieldwork | Trip 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 type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Unseen Practical exam (S1) | 2 hr 00 mins | 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 websiteLast updated: 19/09/2018
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