Fourth Year Field Class - 2023 entry
MODULE TITLE | Fourth Year Field Class | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | CSMM423 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr James Hickey (Coordinator) |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 5 |
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This module is an advanced research-led field-based course that provides an opportunity to investigate in-depth an area of geology. The destination varies but will typically be Spain, Cyprus, Italy, Portugal or Tenerife. Depending on the location, you may focus on: (i) geohazards, including their deposits and monitoring, (ii) geothermal and hydrothermal processes, (iii) sedimentary and climatic processes, (iv) palaoenvironments and depositional settings (v) tectonic landscape evolution, and/or (vi) applied, environmental or georesource aspects of the geosciences. You will examine how tectonic, climatic and geological processes interact, how they have influenced and continue to influence environment and society, and encounter examples of how such processes are recorded for research and monitoring purposes.
Pre-requisites for this module are Summer Vacation Project (CSM3379) and Geology Overseas Field Class (CSM3068). There are no co-requisites. This module is not suitable for non-specialist students or interdisciplinary pathways.
The aim of this module is to develop the independent field-based research skills of the student so they are comfortable planning and producing original field-based work. The goals that underpin this overall aim and the field course in general relate to the possible themes that will be explored, i.e., (i) geohazards, including their deposits and monitoring, (ii) geothermal and hydrothermal processes, (iii) sedimentary and climatic processes, (iv) palaoenvironments and depositional settings, (v) tectonic landscape evolution, and/or (vi) applied, environmental or georesource aspects of the geosciences.
The module aims to equip the student with vital communication and interpersonal skills that will be essential for a successful career in academia or industry. The fieldwork and following coursework will enable the student to exercise substantial autonomy and initiative at a professional level in further preparation for future careers.
The possible topics covered include: (i) geohazards, including their deposits and monitoring, (ii) geothermal and hydrothermal processes, (iii) sedimentary and climatic processes, (iv) palaoenvironments and depositional settings, (v) tectonic landscape evolution, and/or (vi) applied, environmental or georesource aspects of the geosciences.
There will be designated time for students to develop their independent research ideas and collect preliminary data (where applicable) in preparation for their individual field-based research project assessment(s)
Content for the technical report will be covered during the field class and backed up with independent student study prior to, and after, the field course.
FORMATIVE FEEDBACK:
We will be working in a small group, with ongoing discussion of the field sites throughout the course. Feedback for notebook keeping and individual research projects will be available through personal discussion with the group leaders. Time will be set aside for the personal research projects, during this time there may not always be a staff member at hand.
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 80 | Guided Independent Study | 70 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 80 | Fieldwork |
Guided Independent Study | 70 | Pre-Fieldwork Preparation and Post-Fieldwork Coursework |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Not Applicable |
Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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ELE Quiz | 10 | 35 questions (max.) | 1-5 | Automated Feedback |
Presentation | 35 | 15 minutes | 1-10 | Written and Verbal |
Technical Report | 55 | 6 pages max. + references | 1-10 | Written |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Summative Assessment | Additional Assessment | As above | August Ref/Def Period |
If a student is referred or deferred, the failed / non-completed component(s) will be re-assessed at the same weighting as the original assessment.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic Reading:
Research papers relevant to the geological area that will be visited (listed on ELE).
Web based and Electronic Resources:
See ELE page: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Other Resources:
Background material from previous modules.
Reading list for this module:
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | CSM3379, CSM3068 |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 6th July 2017 | LAST REVISION DATE | Monday 13th March 2023 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Fieldwork; Research; Geohazards; Volcanology; Geophysics; Tectonics; Natural Hazards; Geology; Geotechnics; Applied Geology; Engineering Geology |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.