University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Be enrolled in an honours BSc or MGeol in the University

Planned timetable: To be confirmed

This module provides advanced field skills required by Earth and Environmental Science students to record and interpret field data. The module is divided into five units: 1) lectures and practicals on field techniques with training sessions based in St Andrews, 2) a residential field course (currently NW Highlands) focussing on mapping and interpreting of rocks, 3) a residential field course (currently Mull) focussing on mapping and geological histories, 4) a lab-based desk study of environmental impact and monitoring in a particular field area (currently Rio Tinto mine in Spain) and 5) A field visit to that area. BSc Geology and Geology/Chemistry students do units 1,2,3; BSc Environmental Earth Sciences and Geology/Biology students do 1,4,5; MGeol Earth Sciences students do 1,2 and have the option of either 3 or 5. At the end of the module, students will have learned how to record, interpret and present field data and to visualise Earth and Environment in four dimensions.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass ES3001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 24

Guided independent study hours: 126

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% Coursework

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

Re-assessment: 100% Coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor A A Finch
Module teaching staff: Dr Mark Claire, Prof Adrian Finch, Dr William McCarthy