School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
ESC-10033 Geology: Rocks - Up Close  
Co-ordinator: Dr Ralf Gertisser    Room: WSF32, Tel:33181  
Teaching Team: Mr David  Emley, Mrs Stephanie  Everill, Dr Michael Montenari, Mrs Emma  Harvey, Dr Stuart  Clarke, Dr Brian  O'Driscoll, Mrs Karen  Babb, Ms Clare  Sillitto  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 1 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
-

Barred Combinations
None
Description

This module develops the understanding of the formation and classification of different rock types by examining them up close using a petrological microscope. It also further develops skills in geological map making with a three-day field course in Llangollen, North Wales.
Aims
The module aims to introduce the identification of rocks and minerals using a petrological microscope. Students develop the ability to describe geological materials and their properties at a range of scales and reach informed conclusions about their possible identity and origins, and skills in the collection and documentation of geological information in the field, including the production of geological maps.
Intended Learning Outcomes
"[identify] rocks [and] minerals" using a petrological microscope (ES3 benchmarking statement, QAA 2007). will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
know, evaluate and interpret the underlying concepts of the "terminology, nomenclature and classification of rocks [and] minerals" (ES3 benchmarking statement, QAA 2007). will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
"describe geological materials and their properties at a range of scales and reach informed conclusions about their possible identity and origins. This includes the investigation of sediments, rocks, [and] minerals" (Requirements for accreditation, GSL 2008). will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3
know, evaluate and interpret the underlying concepts of the "collection and documentation of geological information in the field, including the production ... of geological maps" (ES3 benchmarking statement, QAA 2007) will be achieved by assessments: 3
Study hours
Lectures: 24 hours
Practical classes: 36 hours
Fieldwork: 24 hours
On-line: 6 hours
Independent study: 60
Description of Module Assessment
01: Laboratory Practicals weighted 40%
Laboratory notebooks
Submission of laboratory practical notebooks.
02: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 40%
2 hours
Unseen two hour exam with short answer questions covering lecture and practical class material.
03: Portfolio weighted 20% (min pass mark of 30)
Geological maps and field notebook
Material associated with field course including field notebook, field and fair copy maps.
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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