Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | INTRODUCTION TO SEDIMENTARY ROCKS AND FOSSILS | ||
Code | ENVS118 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr CH Jeffery Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Chj@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the study of sediments and sedimentary rocks and to introduce the main groups of common fossil. The module aims to cover the basic language used to describe sediments and fossils and gives an introduction to a range of physical, chemical and biological concepts. The students are introduced to the economic significance of sediments and sedimentary rocks and how fossils provide information on geological time, evolutionary history and ancient environments. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to describe sediments and sedimentary rocks at outcrop, hand specimen and thin section scales, identifying and naming key structures and fabrics. |
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(LO2) On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between process and product for both depositional and diagenetic features, and be able to discuss the utility of sedimentary rocks to determine processes and, to a lesser extent, environment. |
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(LO3) On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to describe, identify and interpret the main features of common invertebrate and plant fossils. |
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(LO4) On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how organisms are preserved as fossils, and of the utility of fossils to identify ancient modes of life, environments and relative ages of rocks. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills - practical work aimed at development of logical interpretation |
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(S2) Collecting, recording and analysing data using appropriate techniques in the laboratory |
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(S3) Commercial awareness - lecture and practical course content covering economic applications of sedimentology and palaeontology |
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(S4) Communicating appropriately in written and graphical forms |
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(S5) Analysing, synthesising and summarising information. |
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(S6) Applying knowledge and understanding |
Syllabus |
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Sedimentology part of course covers: Palaeontology part of course covers: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Asynchronous Prerecorded Online Lectures Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous Q & A / Surgery Online Sessions Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
20 15 |
57 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 93 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written examination - choice of essays on sedimentological and palaeontological topics plus interpretation of a graphic log. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 90 minutes. | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Practical sedimentology class test (40 minutes) with additional worksheet to complete. There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1 | 40 minutes | 25 | ||||
Practical palaeontology class test with additional worksheet to complete. There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When); 1. | 40 minutes | 25 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |