GEOL302 INDEPENDENT FIELD STUDIES 18 hcps
PREREQUISITES: GEOL 251 and 252
CO-REQUISITES: GEOL 344
TEACHING STAFF: All
FORMAT: Full year; no lectures, no laboratories.
FIELDWORK:
Independent field-based project.
ASSESSMENT:
• 15% Field data: Due 24th May: 4pm.
• 10% Talk: 12th July (provisional)
• 75% Project report (65%) and final graphic syntheses (e.g. final map, cross sections, etc.. 10%).
Due 16th August: 4pm.
• Acceptance of project is dependent upon all samples, thin sections and fossils being adequately
curated. Deadline 20th August.
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
Basic field skills, geological mapping skills, hand-specimen identification, and petrographic skills.
Tertiary-level writing skills.
TEXTBOOKS: these may be helpful.
Coe, A. (ed.); 2010. Geological Field Techniques. Wiley-Blackwell
Fry, N. The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks. Wiley.
Jerram, D. & Petford, N. The Field Description of Igneous Rocks. Wiley.
Lisle, R., Brabham, P & Barnes, J. Basic Geological Mapping. Wiley.
McClay, K. Mapping of Geological Structures, Wiley.
Tucker, M.E. Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Practical Guide. Wiley.
PURPOSE:
This paper is intended to develop a range of geological skills, including some of stratigraphy, mapping,
structural geometry, facies analysis, petrography, and library research. The report resulting from the
independent project develops abilities in written communication and geological interpretation.
CONTENT:
Participants in the course will investigate a range of topics dependent upon the specific area chosen for
their independent field project. The participant’s project supervisor will suggest appropriate readings and
laboratory methods related to project aims. The supervisor will be available for field consultation at some
time during the project, and will offer guidance on a first draft of the written report.
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