2019/20 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 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Satisfactory completion of levels 1 and 2. If students are undertaking a laboratory-based project SOEE3040, 3560, 3660 or 3720 will need to be 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.
Laboratory/desktop-based research options are available to students who have mitigating or special circumstances and are unable to undertake fieldwork.
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 |
Portfolio | Representing all field-materials (notebooks, field slips, cross-sections, stereonets, logs, etc.) OR all equivalent laboratory-based materials (notebooks, data and metadata etc.) | 60.00 |
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: 28/09/2018
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