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 | Advanced Geology Project (F603) | ||
Code | ENVS407 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor RH Worden Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences R.Worden@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 60 |
Aims |
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To train students, via personal practice under academic supervision, in the execution and presentation of research level geoscience, including independent field work to produce a geological map. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Ability to describe the geology of an area based on independent geological mapping |
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(LO2) Leading-edge knowledge of some areas of Geosciences. |
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(LO3) Expertise in use of laboratory equipment and computing systems. |
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(LO4) Delivery of good quality, ethical scientific practice in the completion of a research level project. |
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(LO5) Ability to use different modes of scientific communication (journal manuscript, conference-style oral presentation, poster) |
Syllabus |
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The content is entirely dependent on the specific project undertaken. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This 60 credit module is specifically designed to enable students to develop and demonstrate independent research skills required by QAA benchmarks and Geological Society of London Accreditation. Students will start the module in the summer following their year in North America by undertaking 28 days of independent fieldwork, to include at least 18 days of independent mapping involving production of a geological map, collection of primary data in a field notebook and development of geological interpretation of the area. On returning to the University, students will continue developing their geological interpretation of the area, but will also embark on a laboratory-based Masters level research project dealing with some aspect of the field area they have studied. Support is given through a small number of lectures, but most importantly by weekly meetings with a research supervisor. Assessment is spread across the year. In Semester 1, students will give a 15-minute research talk on th e main outcomes of their fieldwork and will complete a “Final Map” poster comprising a map, cross sections, GVS and key for their independent field area. They will also complete a literature review targeted at the laboratory side of the overall project. In Semester 2, students will give another research-level talk, but this time on the outcomes of their laboratory based studies, and complete a 12,000 word manuscript combining their field and laboratory-based studies. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
24 4 |
38 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 562 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 600 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Final Project Dissertation as a manuscript to include outcomes of the field and laboratory research. | 0 | 50 | ||||
Online conference-style oral presentation based on the research undertaken. Reassessment is generally not available unless there are documented exceptional circumstances that compromise a student's pr | 20 | 15 | ||||
Literature Review written in the style of (publishable) review paper . | 0 | 25 | ||||
A3 Poster Assesses ability to produce a final geological map from field map and data. | 0 | 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. |