2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE5606M Easter Field Class - Geological Science (MGeol)

10 creditsClass Size: 5

Module manager: Dr Andrew McCaig
Email: A.M.Mccaig@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of year 3

This module is mutually exclusive with

SOEE5608M	Environmental Geology in Northern Ireland
SOEE5616M	North Sea Reservoir Analogues
SOEE5841M	Geology and Mineral Exploration in Northern Ireland (MGeol)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module gives MGeol students a chance to prepare a NERC-style research proposal based on observations in Cyprus and background reading. The emphasis is on researching geological processes, not a literature review on some aspect of Cyprus.

Objectives

Undertake eight or nine days of geological fieldwork on the island of Cyprus to investigate the dynamics of formation, cooling, alteration of mid-oceanic ridges, their subsequent emplacement as ophiolites, and their unroofing and post-emplacement history, and to evaluate the evolution of sedimentary environments from deep marine to shallow marine to continental, during the Mesozoic and Cenozoic evolution of this part of the eastern Mediterranean.

Gain experience of preparing a proposal for future research based on the filed class

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will:

1) have knowledge of how pure and applied geological concepts may be used in field situations.
2) have developed further the skills of integration, field observations and synthesis of geological models.
3) have demonstrated independent learning and the ability to critically and creatively evaluate current issues by reading the relevant scientific literature prior to the fieldtrip and evaluating and criticising received opinion.
4) have developed specific skills in the dynamics of formation, cooling, alteration of mid-oceanic ridges, their subsequent emplacement as ophiolites and their unroofing and post-emplacement history.
5) have developed a proposal for further research work connected with Cyprus based on literature review and their own field observations

Skills outcomes
Specific skills will depend on the chosen research project.

Syllabus

Geological observations/syntheses in the field. Draft research plan submitted before field class. Preparatory lecture(s) and tutorials and self-study of background materials. Brief presentation in the field and Powerpoint presentation to peers and staff in Leeds.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Fieldwork	1	70.00	70.00
Lecture	1	1.00	1.00
Seminar	1	2.00	2.00
Tutorial	2	1.00	2.00
Private study hours			25.00
Total Contact hours			75.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Private study time will be spent reading literature, and writing a 2,500 word research proposal.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Feedback on research proposal through tutorial and submission of a plan (to include annotated bibliography, list of objectives, and list of methodologies) before the field class.
- Feedback on outcrops spot talks
- Feedback on informal field presentation of research topic at the end of the field class (formative-only assessment)

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	Essay (2,500 words)	90.00
Oral Presentation	In-field Spot Talks	10.00
Oral Presentation	In-field Presentation on Research Topic (Formative)	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resit is only possible by resubmitting the full research proposal. In the event of missing the field trip for some reason, a research proposal based on literature can be submitted.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 02/05/2017

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