CSM3074 | 2024/5 | University of Exeter

MODULE TITLE	Environmental Geoscience Overseas Fieldclass	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	CSM3074	MODULE CONVENER	Unknown

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	0	0	1.5

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	6

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module provides an opportunity to examine an outstanding area of geoscience famous for its environmental, sedimentological and/or geological evolution. The destination varies but will typically be Spain, Cyprus, Italy, Portugal or Tenerife. Depending on the location, you may learn about: (i) applied, environmental or georesource aspects of the geosciences, (ii) geothermal and hydrothermal processes, (iii) sedimentary and climatic processes, (iv) palaoenvironments and depositional settings, (v) tectonic landscape evolution, (vi) geohazards, including their deposits and monitoring, and (vii) geotechnics, integrating knowledge from across the modules covered during your course.

To participate in this module, you need to have studied year 1 and 2 of BSc/MSci Environmental Geoscience (or equivalent). This module is not suitable for non-specialist students or interdisciplinary pathways.

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is to develop an integrated approach to the study of environmental geoscience in field-based settings. It brings together subject areas that have been taught during the first, second and third year of the study program. You will investigate the interaction of environmental, climatic and geological processes, and how these sculpt the world around us. The module also aims to develop communication and interpersonal skills that are essential for any successful career.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1. Describe and evaluate geoscience field-based data in the context of taught geoscience models;

2. Describe and interpret geoscience field-based data in the context of regional geological and tectonic history;

3. Record field-based data from different localities in order to begin to interpret environmental and geological landscape evolution and its possible impact on the global Earth system;

4. Apply, analyse, and interpret environmental and lithological data in an interdisciplinary context;

5. Critically evaluate and synthesize results using appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

6. Collect, synthesize and critically evaluate observations in an interdisciplinary framework and present results in a professional format;

7. Gain an appreciation of how different branches of the geosciences fit together.

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:

8. Apply self- and time-management skills in individual and group working situations;

9. Identify individual and collective goals and responsibilities in small groups;

10. Recognise and respect different views during group work;

11. Write technical reports using the proper format, background literature, and referencing.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The possible topics covered include: (i) applied, environmental and/or georesource aspects of the geosciences, (ii) geothermal and hydrothermal processes, (iii) sedimentary and climatic processes, (iv) palaoenvironments and depositional settings, (v) tectonic landscape evolution, (vi) geohazards, including their deposits and monitoring, and/or vii) geotechnics.

You will:

• Make detailed observations/interpretations of a wide variety of geoscientific features;

• Produce annotated maps/figures at key localities which help you to describe, interpret and synthesise the history of environmental/climatic/geoscience/geotechnical processes in the area.

You will be working in a small group(s), with ongoing discussion of the field sites throughout the course. Feedback on notebook keeping and assessments will be available through personal discussion with the group leaders. Time will be set aside for the assessments; note: there may not always be a staff member at hand.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	80	Guided Independent Study	70	Placement / Study Abroad	0

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	80	Field-based work
Guided Independent Study	70	Pre-fieldwork preparation, and group or independent work during/after the field course

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Not Applicable

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
ELE Quiz	10	30 questions max.	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7	Automated Feedback
Field-based assessment	50	Location specific exercise	1-11	Written
Post-trip assessment	40	Location specific exercise	1-11	Written and possibly verbal

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
ELE quiz	ELE quiz	As Aboverr	ref/def Period
Field-based assessment	Literature-based exercises	As Above	ref/def Period
Post-trip assessment	Literature-based exercises	As Above	ref/def Period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

If a student is referred or deferred, the failed / non-completed component(s) will be re-assessed at the same weighting as the original assessment.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic Reading:

Research papers and the fieldtrip guidebook, all available on the module's ELE site:

Other Resources:

Background material from earlier covered subject areas.
Selected scientific papers relevant to the target region.

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	6	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Thursday 1st August 2024	LAST REVISION DATE	Thursday 22nd August 2024

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Geology; Petrology; Mineral Deposits; Contaminated Land; Field Studies

Environmental Geoscience Overseas Fieldclass - 2024 entry