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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module GEOL2267: THE GEOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF THE BRITISH ISLES
Department: Earth Sciences
GEOL2267: THE GEOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF THE BRITISH ISLES
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 10 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To introduce the geology and geological history of the British Isles.
- To improve the ability of students to make three-dimensional interpretations of geological maps.
Content
- The Geology of the British Isles.
- Major events in the geological history of the British Isles related to plate tectonic processes.
- Economic geology in Britain.
- Using cross sections to better understand geology in three dimensions.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- To relate major events in the geological history of the British Isles to plate tectonic processes.
- To consider how these events are represented in the geology of the British Isles.
- Will have acquired subject knowledge and understanding in geological principles, terms, definitions and classifications.
Subject-specific Skills
- Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to synthesize information/data from a variety of sources.
- Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to analyze, evaluate/interpret geological data.
- Cross-section construction and geological map interpretation, including use of software (4D Move).
Key Skills
- Receive and respond to a variety of information sources.
- Prepare, process, interpret and present data using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques and packages.
- Develop skills necessary for self-managed lifelong learning (including independent working, time management).
- Practical competency: 3 dimensional interpretation of Earth structures.
- Innovation and creativity, problem solving.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module is delivered through a flexible mix of three-hour sessions comprising lectures and practical sessions, tutorial and fieldtrips.
- These are supported by handouts and directed reading.
- The continual part of the summative assessment will take place during the first term.
- Guidance on preparation, key and exam skills are provided.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 | Weekly | 1 hour | 10 | Yes |
| Practicals | 10 | Weekly | 2 hours | 20 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 70 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 60% | One hour unseen written examination | 100% | ||
| Continual Assessment | 40% | Report on the 3D geology of an area using maps and sections | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Practical exercises in Weeks 1-5.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.