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ESC-10015 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

ESC-10015 - Fieldwork and Transferable Skills
Coordinator: Ian Stimpson Room: WSF01 Tel: +44 1782 7 33182
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 10
Study Hours: 100
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this module.

Barred Combinations

Not applicable.

Description for 2023/24

This module combines training in fieldwork and writing skills. The
fieldwork component involves four elements: (i) a one day field
course to a sand and gravel quarry; (ii) a one day field
courses to study the geology of the Ercall Quarries, Shropshire; (iii)
a one week residential field course based in North Wales studying
Earth Systems phenomena, and (iv) a three day field course in
Llangollen, N. Wales.
The writing skills component involves producing pieces of work
using different scientific writing styles. All components of this
module are underpinned by a series of workshops.
This module continues in semester 2.

Aims
  • To provide an understanding of field geology
  • To examine geological features and processes in a field context
  • To develop an ability to take effective notes in the field and compile geological maps
  • To develop skills in authoring in a variety of styles
  • To develop students' learning, communication, time-management and self-management skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

  • Training in making detailed observations and measurement of a variety of geological, geographical, environmental and biological phenomenon.
  • Development of skills in writing in a variety of styles.
  • Enhancement of IT skills via presentation of completed word processed reports and web pages.
  • Understanding of the use of the profiling scheme for monitoring self-development, setting goals and recording achievement.

Study hours

  • 66 hours fieldwork and assignments.
  • 22 hours workshops.
  • 12 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exercise weighted 10%
Field Course 1 Notebook


2: Exercise weighted 20%
Field Course 2 Notebook, Map and Report


3: Essay weighted 10%
Precis Assignment - 600 words


4: Essay weighted 10%
Essay - 1500 words


5: Essay weighted 10%
Journalistic Article - 1500 words


6: Exercise weighted 20%
Field Course 3 Notebook and Exercises


7: Exercise weighted 20%
Field Course 4 Notebook and Map


Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024