Unit information: Independent Field Project in 2012/13

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Unit name Independent Field Project
Unit code EASC30022
Credit points 30
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director Professor. Walter
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Successful completion of years 1 and 2 of the Geology degree programme curriculum

Co-requisites

n/a

School/department School of Earth Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

This field mapping class develops further observational, recording and deductive skills in the field through mapping and the gathering of structural data. Using this field data the following items are presented: i) a geological map, cross-section(s) and stereonets of lineations and foliations ii) a mapping report that integrates observations made in the field, interpretations derived from the map and cross-sections, analysis of structural data and information about the region that is available in the literature.

Aims:

  • To develop further observational, recording and deductive skills in the field through mapping and the gathering of geological data.
  • To prepare a geological map, stratigraphic column, cross-section(s) and stereonets of lineations and foliations.
  • To prepare a mapping report that integrates observations made in the field, interpretations derived from the map and cross-sections, analysis of structural data and information about the region that is available in the literature.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the field class you will be able to:

  • Identify and interpret a range of rock types in the field.
  • Record systematically and interpret the geology of an area based exclusively on field observations.
  • Develop time management skills.
  • Integrate diverse data into a coherent report.

Teaching Information

Independent work

Assessment Information

  • 45% of the marks will be based on an assessment of the field slip, the fair copy map
  • 40 % will be based on the reports including regional context
  • 15% of the marks will be based on an assessment of field-note books
  • All materials must be submitted to the Department Office by Monday of Week 6. The usual penalties will apply to late submission.

Reading and References

Recommended Texts:

Basic Geological Mapping (Geological Field Guide), Richard J. Lisle, Peter Brabham and John W. Barnes (1995, Open University Press); Interpretation of Geological Maps, Butler and Bell (1988, Longman Scientific and Technical); An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps, Dr George M. Bennison, Dr Paul A. Olver and Keith A. Moseley (2011, Hodder Education Publication); Methods in Field Geology (1981), F. Moseley Woodcock and Strachan Geological Evolution of the British Isles (2000, Blackwell Science)

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