Advanced Fieldwork Skills

Cod y Modiwl: GS35320
Teitl y Modiwl: Advanced Fieldwork Skills
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Marie Busfield
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Professor Sarah Davies; Dr Morgan Jones; Professor Geoff Duller; Dr Marie Busfield; Dr Cerys Jones

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Oral presentation: 10 Minutes	20%
Asesiad Semester	Field Report: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Academic poster:	30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Field Report: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Oral presentation: 10 Minutes	20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Academic poster:	30%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Compose audiio-visual presentations for both expert and non-expert audiences
Demonstrate proficiency in field, graphical, and sampling methods
Analyse data and present results of original field measurements in a technically-sound report
Synthesise the environmental problems or research challenges within a specific area of study and discuss the links between these and the geology, geomorphology, land use and economic activities in the area

Disgrifiad cryno

This module is designed to develop advanced field techniques in Environmental Earth Science. It builds practical and professional skills in geoscience including rock description and interpretation, quantitative geological measurements, landscape observation and interpretation, applied environmental geoscience, and skills in data recording, analysis, and synthesis.

Cynnwys

This module is designed to build on the skills gained during the first and second year fieldwork. The module will consist of field exercises which will involve planning and execution of field sampling/data collection, collation and synthesis of these field data and presentation in both verbal and written form. The module is designed to present real environmental and geological challenges and opportunities which might be faced by graduates working in the professional geoscience sector.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Field days are inherently interactive with a high number of contact hours between staff and students. This ensures the development of strong communication, and ample opportunities for one-to-one and group discussions.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	This module is designed to train students in practical and professional field skills, relevant to a wide range of careers in the environmental and geoscience sectors.
Datrys Problemau	This module includes a wide range of problem solving exercises. It will require students to solve problems frequently encountered in the environmental sector.
Gwaith Tim	Many of the field-based exercises must be carried out by small groups/teams for safety reasons. Students will be encouraged to move between groups to ensure a spread of workload and to increase their experience of working in different groups.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Discussion and feedback will be ongoing throughout the interactive field-based activities. This will allow students to continually improve their own learning and performance.
Rhifedd	This is developed through individual field exercises and engagement with relevant literature and published data.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	This module will deliver subject specific skills which aim to make our graduates employable in the field of environmental geoscience.
Sgiliau ymchwil	This module will develop observational and interpretive field skills. Critical thinking skills will be developed through interactive field exercises. Students will be required to research and write a professional quality report and poster.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be expected to use information technology to aid further reading and when completing assignments, including online literature searching and synthesis, word processing technology, and preparation of digital photographs and maps.

Nodau

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