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GL4528: GEOLOGY FIELD COURSE (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

None.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor David Jolley

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • BSc Geology (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • GL4028 Petroleum Geology: Geochemistry and Geofluids (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

A residential field class of up to 6 days tied to the interpretation of supporting geological data and previously published work, followed by presentations through combinations of oral, poster and written report.

Further Information & Notes

This course cannot be taken with GL 40XX Petroleum Geology: Geochemistry and Geofluids.
Fieldwork is a compulsory part of this course. Fieldwork may involve crossing rough terrain, including steep gradients, rocky areas and along cliffs, and may take place during inclement weather. Any student with concerns about this, who feels adjustments or additional support may be required, should contact the University's Disability Adviser or the Department Disability Co-ordinator as early as possible. The Department is committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes of the degree programme.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Formative Assessment

Assessments will be set on an individual day of field work, and returned, marked before the end of the course.

Feedback

By return of assessment sheets accompanying each individual assessment exercise.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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