Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16
The aim of this course is to develop skills in integrative earth science, pulling together modern research on sedimentary basin evolution and applying this to fieldwork in a sedimentary basin system.
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.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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After completing the course students are expected to be able to:
integrate understanding on sedimentary basins and apply this to their own observations;
challenge geological models and interpretations;
collect and manage field observations and data to build integrated geological hypotheses and understanding;
appreciate scales in space and time within sedimentary basins.
Workshop-based sessions on: tectonic and sedimentary systems in basins; basin forming (and deforming) processes; architectural framework of key basin types. Field class involving a geotraverse and other integrative components
The estimated cost for the field trip is £330. Field notebooks may also be required at an approximate cost of £12 each.
This course involves a workshop-based 2 day short course on sedimentary basin dynamics, followed by a 7 day field class. It uses the training developed in the co-requisite course (Geoscience research skills and data analysis), specifically the integration of published research, group work and poster presentations
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
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: Group
poster (20%), individual field notebooks and other field materials (30%), end of course examination (2 hours, worth 50%).
Resit: 2-hour examination.
Feedback on notebooks during fieldwork, together with peer-review of excises during the workshop.
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