2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE3040 Easter Field Class (Geological Science)
10 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Cris Little
Email: C.T.S.Little@earth.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of level 2 BSc. Geology or equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
| SOEE3560 | Petroleum Reservoir Fieldtrip |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
An eight-day field class looking at the Permian/Mesozoic and Quaternary sedimentary sequences of North Yorkshire, with a focus on environmental, economic and engineering geology. The class will run as either residential, a series of one day trips or as an online virtual fieldwork experience, depending upon government and University of Leeds guidelines with respect to fieldwork provision.Objectives
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1) deploy accurate standard techniques of analysis and enquiry, integrating theoretical knowledge and field-based data collection, to solve advanced fieldwork problems on a conceptual level;
2) integrate and critically evaluate data gathered during fieldwork to synthesise geological models of the local regional geology.
3) conform to professional boundaries and norms and have a professional understanding of the practical, economic, and ethical implications of the utilisation of geological resources at professional industry standard.
Syllabus
This fieldtrip will not incur a cost in 2020-21 as it is effectively a core module on your programme of study.
- Geological observations/syntheses in the field.
- Preparatory lecture(s) and self-study of background materials.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lectures | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| Private study hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 68.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Fieldwork Supervision,Field Notebook
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Fieldwork | Fieldwork Notebook | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Open Book exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 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: 26/05/2022 14:15:15
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