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ES3010   Advanced Environmental Field Methods

Academic year(s): 2018-2019

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Fri (Weeks 1 - 4)

This forms the introduction to methodologies and training in applied environmental problems. This module starts with sessions on geophysics techniques and field-based skills training sessions. Specific environmental problems will be identified, and researched in detail before a one-week field excursion where an environmental impact problem will be addressed in the field.

Relationship to other modules

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

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 field-based skills training sessions, Week 10 seminars and labs, one 1-week field excursion.

Scheduled learning hours: 53

Guided independent study hours: 97

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: Oral Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr. M Claire, Dr. Aubrey Zerkle, Dr. Eva Stuëken