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ES3001   Geoscience Field Techniques

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides training in independent geological mapping, cross-section construction and geophysical and remote sensing techniques. It is designed to refine skills in envisaging, reconstructing and understanding geological structures in 3-D and in analysing 4-D problems that are commonplace to many geoscientific activities.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass ES2001 and pass ES2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 maps and cross-section practicals (3 hours each) and lectures over 10 weeks and occasional 2-hour fieldwork tutorials.

Scheduled learning hours: 19

Guided independent study hours: 131

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor A R Prave
Module teaching staff: Prof T Prave, Dr C Bates
Module coordinator email ap13@st-andrews.ac.uk