2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE2106 Fieldwork
10 creditsClass Size: 10
Module manager: Dr Vernon Manville
Email: V.R.Manville@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Jan to 31 Jan (13mth) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE2101 | Field Classes & Tut for GP |
SOEE2103 | Fieldwork for Geography/Geology |
SOEE2107 | Geology Field and Map Skills |
Module replaces
EARS2106This 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 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;
Syllabus
Residential field classes during easter and summer vacations that include field mapping training, fieldwork sedimentary rocks and integration of field-based observation into a basinal synthesis, geochemical analytical techniques.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Fieldwork | 2 | 43.00 | 86.00 |
Lecture | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Practical | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
Private study hours | 5.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 95.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
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: In trip: group posters, notebook, map, cross section. Post-trip: 2500 word report | 50.00 |
Fieldwork | Trip 2a: Map and sedimentary log (30%) Group seminar (10%) | 40.00 |
Practical | Map skills: on-line MCQ test | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
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: 06/10/2017
Browse Other Catalogues
- Undergraduate module catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
- Undergraduate programme catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD