Fieldwork Skills

Cod y Modiwl: GS11300
Teitl y Modiwl: Fieldwork Skills
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Andy Mitchell
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Tom Holt; Dr Tristram Irvine-Fynn; Dr Pete Bunting

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Field notebook and associated exercises:	50%
Asesiad Semester	Summary field report: 1500 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Field notebook and associated exercises:	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Summary field report: 1500 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate proficiency in the field, including graphical, sampling, and field note-taking skills
Exhibit technical proficiency in the operation of field equipment and evaluate the safety and logistical requirements of fieldwork planning
Assess geological and/or ecological aspects of the environment
Understand links between human activity and environmental impact

Disgrifiad cryno

This module is designed as an introduction to field techniques in Environmental Earth Science and Environmental Science.

The course will explore interlocking themes of geology, earth surface processes, geomorphology, and ecology, alongside our interaction with these natural systems including sustainable resource use, present and future energy sources, and environmental degradation. We will visit a range of natural and industrial / post-industrial localities, building up a picture of the regional geology and the environmental impact of past, present, and future industrial activities. A report is subsequently written up using observations recorded in the field. The module will develop practical skills in field data collection, field data analysis, field notebook skills, and field report writing.

Cynnwys

The topics covered in any particular year may vary slightly depending on staffing arrangements, but will normally include the following themes:

- Environmental change
- Human impacts on the environment
- Earth resources
- Geology
- Ecology
- Recording data in the field
- Applied fieldwork

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	Students will need to adapt quickly and develop resilience to working in an unfamiliar environment, on new problems, and often in challenging weather conditions.
Cydlynu ag erail	Students will have ample opportunity for team work in both small and large groups on each field day.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Field days are inherently interactive, and students will be encouraged to communicate with each other through small group exercises. The field days ensure a high number of contact hours between staff and students to enable development of strong communication, and ample opportunities for one-to-one and group discussions.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	The module is designed to build practical field skills incrementally during the field days, with a chance to solve problems frequently encountered in the sector in both group and independent learning environments.
Gallu digidol	Students will be expected to use word processing technology, digital photographs and maps to complete their field report. Students will be expected to use information technology to aid further reading.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Students will be encouraged to critically analyse a wide variety of landscapes and landforms from a geological/environmental science perspective, often linking to anthropogenic influences.
Myfyrdod	This field trip is designed to build student skills gradually, with opportunities for formative feedback throughout the week. This will enable students to drive their own performance improvement throughout.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	This module will develop a range of practical field skills for Earth and environmental science students including observation, recording and interpretation of rock types, Earth surface environments, environmental conditions, environmental processes and environmental impact.
Synnwyr byd go iawn	Upon successful completion of this module students will have developed a range of practical field skills integral to any earth and environmental science career path. They will develop basic field geology/ecology skills, understanding of how to survey areas to assess surface conditions and environmental processes, and the ability to understand and summarise industrial processes and environmental impacts.

Nodau

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