This double-module builds upon subject-specific and practical skills that have been developed in previous years of the course to carry out an independent field-based investigation within an area of Geoscience. The module will include project formulation, research design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation and report production, and will normally be underpinned by approximately 35 days of geological, geophysical and/or geochemical fieldwork carried out in the summer vacation before the start of the final year. The completion of this module provides students with experience of a number of subject-specific and general skills that are essential for geoscience employment or academic research.
- To understand geological features and processes in a field context
- To demonstrate ability to take effective notes in the field and compile geological maps and/or geophysical and geochemical interpretations
- To develop skills in presentations in the form of a dissertation and poster
- To demonstrate the use of geographical information system and remote sensing techniques in visualising and analysing geoscience data.
- To develop students' communication, time-management and self-management skills
Critically analyse geoscience information; synthesise and evaluate information and data from a variety of sources, as well as establish and discern connections; demonstrate and exercise independence of mind and thought.
will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
use practical skills in making effective field notes; make a geological map or construct geophysical and geochemical interpretations; identify rocks, minerals, fossils and geological structures; interpret an environment of deposition; synthesise a geological history from field relationships will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
use transferable skills by communicating effectively in writing, cartography and map preparation, use computing and information technology (e.g. GIS), manage resources and time, work to a deadline, and work independently showing critical enquiry. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
- Supervision meetings 8 hours
- Fieldwork/data acquisition, poster and report preparation 280 hours
750-1000 word report on project progress, including time plan, to be submitted in week 7 semester 1
8000 word report on independent field project, including supporting materials (e.g. field notebook, maps, etc)
Visual summary of project results in the form of poster, including presentation/conference-type event
Submission of dissteration plan and drafts of introduction and literature review for formative assessment
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