- Course Code
- GL 3017
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Professor A J Hartley
Pre-requisites
Notes
Fieldwork is a compulsory part of this course. Fieldwork may involve crossing rough terrain, including steep gradients, rocky areas and along cliffs, and may take place during inclement weather. Any student with concerns about this, who feels adjustments or additional support may be required, should contact the University's Disability Adviser or the Department Disability Co-ordinator as early as possible. The Department is committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes of the degree programme.
Overview
This field course is based in Helmsdale during September/October. The course provides training in field techniques, data recording and interpretation. Experience is gained in mapping and logging sedimentary sequences. Field recording and interpretation includes structural data, current directions, construction of cross sections, reconstruction of palaeoenvironments, and field palaeontology.
NB: This course is mandatory for joint honours students with Geography and Physics.
Structure
9 day field course.
Assessment
Assessment: Coursework: Field assignments and data manipulation (100%).
Resit: Whole course