Module GEOL2241: FIELDWORK (GEOPHYSICAL)

Department: Earth Sciences

GEOL2241: FIELDWORK (GEOPHYSICAL)

Prerequisites

• • GEOL1061 Mathematical Methods in Geosciences or pass at A Level in Mathematics, grade B or above or the equivalent

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• GEOL2191 Fieldwork (Geological)

Aims

• To give students hands-on experience of some widely used geophysical field methods, with applications to geological and geotechnical surveys, archaeological investigation, environmental studies and groundwater evaluation, assessment of buildings and water-infiltration.
• To prepare students for their Level 3 dissertation projects.

Content

• Planning, conducting and interpreting geophysical surveys, including site survey and field methods.
• Appropriate planning and preparation for fieldwork with particular reference to fieldwork dissertation projects.

Learning Outcomes

• Will have acquired subject knowledge and understanding in geophysical survey methods.
• Will have acquired subject knowledge and understanding in geophysical principles, terms, definitions and theory.
• Will have acquired subject knowledge of geophysical data analysis, modelling and interpretation methods.

• Will be able to collect, record and analyse geophysical data using appropriate practical, numerical and computing techniques in the field and in the laboratory.
• Will be able to conduct fieldwork in a safe, efficient and sensitive manner.
• Will be able to conduct the planning and preparation necessary for independent fieldwork and related activities.
• Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills necessary to plan, conduct and report on field projects.
• Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills in order to apply geophysical principles and methodologies to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems.
• Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to observe, record accurately and account for observations.
• Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to synthesise information/data from a variety of sources.
• Will have acquired intellectual and practical skills to analyse, evaluate/interpret geophysical data.
• Will have acquired intellectual skills involved in the measurement and interpretation of geological structures and processes from geophysical field observations and other sources of information.

• Receive and respond to a variety of information sources.
• Develop skills necessary for self-managed lifelong learning (including independent working and time management).
• Develop an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module is delivered through flexible 3 hour sessions comprising lectures, field classes and lab-based practicals and a residential field course. This method is preferred as it provides "hands on" learning and experience of theory, field and related laboratory skills.
• Summative assessment will be a combination of marks for notebooks, project reports and resulting data analysis.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Feedback sessions during and following the practical classes and field excursions.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University