University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module combines geophysical, geological and environmental field training. It starts with lectures and practical sessions on geophysics field techniques and field-based skills training sessions, as well as advanced map interpretation sessions for classic geological regions in Scotland. The second part of the module involves a one-week residential field geology excursion to the famous Assynt region of the NW Highlands. The final part of the course is a second 4-day to 1 week field excursion where an environmental problem will be the focus of the training. Locations will vary from year to year depending on staffing, and could be in the UK or abroad. All travel and accommodation costs associated with the field work are provided by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisite(s): If not already passed you must take ES3001

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take ES3006 or take ES3010

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Lectures and practical sessions followed by two residential field classes.

Scheduled learning hours: 88

Guided independent study hours: 62

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100% (geophysics report = 33.3%; geological notebooks and maps = 33.3% and environmental report = 33.3%)

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

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 80%, Coursework = 20%, No Re-assessment if Coursework mark is <4

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr R Bates, Dr M Claire, Prof T Prave, Dr A Zerkle