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 | GEOPHYSICS FIELD SCHOOL | ||
| Code | ENVS362 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr B Edwards Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Ben.Edwards@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To provide, for geophysics students, an understanding of: One. The application of geophysical theory to exploration and engineering targets. Two. Practical use and evaluation of geophysical instrumentation, data acquisition, processing and interpretation. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To develop knowledge of the response of geophysical instruments to a variety of targets. |
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(LO2) To understand the physical principles, limitations and errors associated with geophysical data aquisition. |
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(LO3) To synthesise and interpret multiple complex geophysical data sets within the appropriate geological context. |
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(LO4) Develop problem solving skills analogous to working for a major exploration company or geophysical engineering company/consultancy, including planning, logistics, budgeting time and expenditure. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Teamwork |
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(S3) Communication skills |
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(S4) Adaptability (project management) and repeatability (notetaking) |
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(S5) Operation of Geophysical equipment |
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(S6) Use of professional grade geophysical software |
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Syllabus |
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The module consists of a two-part field school. One. Training Training with a range of geophysical techniques, including seismic refraction, ground penetrating radar, self potential, electrical resistivity tomography, vertical electrical sounding, and magnetic field measurements. Practical exercises will be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of geophysical techniques to resolve targets and monitor changes in geophysical parameters with time. Data will be acquired, processed and interpreted for a formative verbal presentationt. Two. Project The students will work in teams. They will be assigned a project (geophysical survey), which they will be required to plan, cost and execute. They will also undertake a regional survey with gravity and magnetic methods for the whole island. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Tutorials Teaching Method 2 - Field Work |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
| Study Hours |
39 |
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48 | ||||
| Timetable (if known) | |||||||
| Private Study | 102 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Presentation and associated field notebook There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Durin | 15 minute talk | 20 | ||||
| Technical Report on site investigation. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1, | 3 weeks | 70 | ||||
| Field Notebooks. Field notes are an important part of fieldwork. All students will take notes and at the end of the field course the students' notebooks will be assessed for (I) presentation; (ii) com | 10 | |||||
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. | |