FIELD TECHNIQUES 1 (HELMSDALE)

FIELD TECHNIQUES 1 (HELMSDALE)
Course Code
GL 3017
Credit Points
15
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Pre-requisites

GL2012, GL2508, GL2501

Notes

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.

Overview

This field course is based in Helmsdale during September/October. The course provides training in field techniques, data recording and interpretation. Experience is gained in mapping and logging sedimentary sequences. Field recording and interpretation includes structural data, current directions, construction of cross sections, reconstruction of palaeoenvironments, and field palaeontology.

NB: This course is mandatory for joint honours students with Geography and Physics.

Structure

9 day field course, with 3 hours of follow-up tutorials.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Assessment by Coursework: Field assignments and data manipulation (100%).

Resit: Whole course