Module Details

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Title Study Skills (Geophysics (Physics))
Code ENVS106
Coordinator Prof RH Worden
Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
R.Worden@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 4 FHEQ Whole Session 7.5

Aims

To develop essential study and disciplinary skills required by Geophysics (Physics) students, complementing programming skills provided in PHYS105, both for their current studies and future employment.

Introduce students to key approaches/concepts and ideas in the Earth Sciences.

To help students identify and effectively employ appropriate sources of data and information.

Develop students' study skills and provide essential training for subsequent years Develop students' personal transferable skills.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Record field observations and ideas, and write a reflective account.

(LO2) Plan and structure written work to University standard.

(LO3) Use IT tools to find accurate and up to date information, including University Library resources.

(LO4) Develop employability skills through a CV and application letter exercise.

(LO5) Develop ability to communicate science in a small group.

(LO6) Demonstrate understanding of UoL Academic Integrity policy.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Communicating for audience

(S3) Time and project management - Personal organisation

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation

(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills

(S7) Information skills - Information accessing:[Locating relevant information] [Identifying and evaluating information sources]

(S8) Skills in using technology - Using common applications (work processing, databases, spreadsheets etc.)

(S9) IT skills in use of Microsoft software


Syllabus

 

A one-day field course covering introductory geological field skills.
Lectures and practicals covering essay writing, academic integrity and plagiarism, CVs and cover letters, poster production, use of Word and Excel, 3D visualisation.

Small group tutorials to provide support and feedback with assessment tasks.

Attend 8 or more seminars/departmental talks.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures cover generic topics like Academic Integrity, employability, 2D/3D visualization, introduce field day.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Attendance at departmental or Herdman Society talks/Symposium or Liverpool Geological Society
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students are required to attend 8 hours of seminars/departmental talks. These contribute to an extracurricular HEAR activity.
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 8

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description: Groups of ~8 students
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: One of the sessions in each semester is PDP.

Teaching Method 4 - Laboratory Work
Description: Development of practical skills in the use of: Microsoft Office (Word and Excel, 4 hours)
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Skills based practicals

< p>Teaching Method 5 - Field Work
Description: One day field visit early in semester 1 - all travel costs covered by UoL
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Day visit


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 8

      8

25

4

45
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 30
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
CV/Letter There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment.  3 pages    20       
Excel A4 Poster There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  Excel file formatted    40       
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment.  4 pages maximum incl    40       

Recommended Texts

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