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ES4008   Environmental Excursion

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 6 days fieldwork preceding Senior Honours. 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Fri (practicals)

This module is designed to provide advanced field-based training in a variety of environmental and geochemical analytical techniques of utility to solving geo-environmental problems. The field course will be thematic and examine environmental aspects of a region using an integrated approach. Theme and location may vary. Additional post-trip analyses may include geophysical and remotely sensed data, GIS and laboratory work. All travel and accommodation costs associated with the field work are provided by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass ES3010

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 6 day field course and 4 lab sessions.

Scheduled learning hours: 60

Guided independent study hours: 90

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 teaching staff: Dr A Burke, Dr J Rae