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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

SOEE2101Field Classes & Tut for GP
SOEE2103Fieldwork for Geography/Geology
SOEE2107Geology Field and Map Skills

Module replaces

EARS2106

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 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 typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Fieldwork243.0086.00
Lecture11.001.00
Practical42.008.00
Private study hours5.00
Total Contact hours95.00
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 typeNotes% of formal assessment
FieldworkTrip 1: In trip: group posters, notebook, map, cross section. Post-trip: 2500 word report50.00
FieldworkTrip 2a: Map and sedimentary log (30%) Group seminar (10%)40.00
PracticalMap skills: on-line MCQ test10.00
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 website

Last updated: 06/10/2017

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