FORMAT: Full year; no lectures, no laboratories. FIELDWORK: Independent field-based project. ASSESSMENT: 15% Field data: Friday 12th May: 16:00. 10% Talk: Friday 14th July, afternoon (provisional) 75% Project report (60%) and final graphic syntheses (e.g. final map, cross sections, etc.. 15%). Due Thursday 24th August: 16:00 Acceptance of project is dependent upon all samples, thin sections and fossils being adequately curated. Due Friday 1st September. BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: Basic field skills, geological mapping skills, geological analysis in the field (e.g. stereographic analysis, sedimentary analysis), hand-specimen identification, and petrographic skills. Tertiary-level writing skills. TEXTBOOKS: these may be helpful. Coe, A. (ed.); 2010. Geological Field Techniques. Wiley-Blackwell Fry, N. The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks. Wiley. Jerram, D. & Petford, N. The Field Description of Igneous Rocks. Wiley. Lisle, R., Brabham, P & Barnes, J. Basic Geological Mapping. Wiley. McClay, K. Mapping of Geological Structures, Wiley. Tucker, M.E. Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Practical Guide. Wiley. PURPOSE: This paper is intended to develop a range of geological skills, including some of stratigraphy, mapping, structural geometry, facies analysis, petrography, and library research. The report resulting from the independent project develops abilities in written communication and geological interpretation. CONTENT: Participants in the course will investigate a range of topics dependent upon the specific area chosen for their independent field project. The participant’s supervisor will suggest appropriate readings and laboratory methods related to project aims. The supervisor will be available for field consultation at some time during the project, and will offer guidance on a first draft of the written report.
FORMAT: Full year; no lectures, no laboratories. FIELDWORK: Independent field-based project. ASSESSMENT: 15% Field data: Friday 12th May: 16:00. 10% Talk: Friday 14th July, afternoon (provisional) 75% Project report (60%) and final graphic syntheses (e.g. final map, cross sections, etc.. 15%). Due Thursday 24th August: 16:00 Acceptance of project is dependent upon all samples, thin sections and fossils being adequately curated. Due Friday 1st September. BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: Basic field skills, geological mapping skills, geological analysis in the field (e.g. stereographic analysis, sedimentary analysis), hand-specimen identification, and petrographic skills. Tertiary-level writing skills. TEXTBOOKS: these may be helpful. Coe, A. (ed.); 2010. Geological Field Techniques. Wiley-Blackwell Fry, N. The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks. Wiley. Jerram, D. & Petford, N. The Field Description of Igneous Rocks. Wiley. Lisle, R., Brabham, P & Barnes, J. Basic Geological Mapping. Wiley. McClay, K. Mapping of Geological Structures, Wiley. Tucker, M.E. Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Practical Guide. Wiley. PURPOSE: This paper is intended to develop a range of geological skills, including some of stratigraphy, mapping, structural geometry, facies analysis, petrography, and library research. The report resulting from the independent project develops abilities in written communication and geological interpretation. CONTENT: Participants in the course will investigate a range of topics dependent upon the specific area chosen for their independent field project. The participant’s supervisor will suggest appropriate readings and laboratory methods related to project aims. The supervisor will be available for field consultation at some time during the project, and will offer guidance on a first draft of the written report.
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