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ESC-30030 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 24 April 2024

ESC-30030 - Advanced Petrology and Structural Geology Field Course
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The module is based on a week-long residential field course. The main aim of this field course is to provide students with the opportunity to study igneous and metamorphic rocks in the field. In addition, consideration of petrological processes and emphasis on aspects of structural geology will provide students with an understanding of magma emplacement, orogen construction and terrane accretion, and the crustal evolution of a specific tectonic regime (e.g. NW Scottish Highlands). The module will further develop geological fieldwork skills, as well as employability skills, that are essential for a career as a professional geoscientist.

Aims
The module aims to provide students with the opportunity to study igneous and metamorphic rocks in the field. Consideration of petrological processes and an emphasis on aspects of structural geology will provide students with an understanding of magma emplacement (and its effects at different crustal levels), orogen construction and terrane accretion, and the crustal evolution of a specific tectonic regime (e.g. NW Scottish Highlands).

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-30030/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically discuss igneous and metamorphic petrological processes at an advanced level and at the forefront of the subject;: 1,2,3
critically discuss the evolution of a small, but highly complex and variable part of the Earth¿s crust through geological time;: 1,2,3
further develop field skills, including observation and the collection and analysis of geological data;: 1
critically evaluate a variety of data to develop a systematic understanding of the geological evolution of a specific case study;: 1,2,3
synthesize research literature, write reports and present work in a concise fashion.: 2,3
critically discuss the structural processes involved in crustal orogenesis and its effects;: 1,2,3

Study hours

- Practical classes 12 hours (to support field course)
- 8 days residential field course 80 hours
- Private study, assignment completion 58 hours


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 60%
Field-based exercises and accompanying field notebook
Portfolio of field course assessments, including: 1. Assessment of the detail and consistency of note-taking and sketching of geological features in the field notebook, 2. Set problem-based individual tasks on the field course (e.g., logging, mapping, acquisition of geological data).

2: Report weighted 20%
Post-field trip report
1000-word report based on the integration of observations and data collected during field course.

3: Oral Presentation weighted 20%
A 10 minute, individual oral presentation on a subject relevant to the field area
Assessment of the ability to synthesize research literature and to provide a presentation. Student and module teaching staff audience.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 24 April 2024