Year 3 Planetary Science Field Course

EART30512 Year 3 Planetary Science Field Course 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 6 Katherine Joy Unit coordinator Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <div> <div> This third year fieldtrip to the Ries impact crater in Germany (the town of Nördlingen in Bavaria) explores the causes, effects and resultant geological rock formations associated with the impact cratering process. The fieldtrip provides important context for understanding impact cratering on the Moon and Mars, and relates knowledge and understanding gained from second and third year planetary science core units to the field setting.This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact.  Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates. </div> </div>   <div> <div> This third year fieldtrip to the Ries impact crater in Germany (the town of Nördlingen in Bavaria) explores the causes, effects and resultant geological rock formations associated with the impact cratering process. The fieldtrip provides important context for understanding impact cratering on the Moon and Mars, and relates knowledge and understanding gained from second and third year planetary science core units to the field setting.This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact.  Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.</div> </div>   <div> The aim of this course is to introduce students in the field to the variety of factors affecting impact structures and the range of mineralogical, petrographic and geomorphological features they produce.A subsidiary aim is to develop transferable skills of planning, executing and presenting a project in a team to a tight deadline.</div>  On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:<ul> <li> Be able to describe and interpret the key mineralogical, petrographic and geomorphological features of impact structures</li></ul><ul> <li> Be able to explain how the target material of the Ries and Steinheim impact sites responded to processes during and after the impact, and support their explanation with evidence</li></ul><ul> <li> Be able to compare and contrast the impact structures at on Earth with those on the other terrestrial planets</li></ul><ul> <li> Have reflected on the experience of working in a team to plan an activity, and deliver a report and presentation on a tight schedule</li></ul><ul> <li> Have experience of  health and safety planning for field work, including familiarity with self-check lists and risk assessments</li></ul> 3 days of classroom activities (in Manchester)5 days of field work at the Ries impact crater (plus travel to and from Germany) <div> <div> 3 days of classroom activities (in Manchester) - typically run the week before the fieldtrip. Supported by materials available on Blackboard, a briefing document, and self-research.5 days of field work at the Ries impact crater (plus travel to and from Germany).</div></div>  0 Other 100% Manchester ClassroomTeam presentation - Field slips, cross section, stereogram (10%)Assignment - Fieldguide (team mark) (25%)Assignment - Fieldguide (individual mark) (25%) GermanyAssignment (field exercise) - Field location sketches (20%)Assignment (field exercise) - Quiz (10%)ASsignment (field exercise) - Debrief (10%) Manchester ClassroomTeam presentation - Field slips, cross section, stereogram (10%) - Feedback and mark given immediately after presentationAssignment - Fieldguide (25% + 25%) - Feedback given in Week 6 of Semester 1 as written general and personalized feedback; one-on-one discussion with staff GermanyAssignment (field exercise) - Field location sketches (20%) - written specific and general feedback within 15 days of the end of the field courseAssignment (field exercise) - Quiz (10%) - Mark given after quiz; one-on-one discussion with staff (by arrangement)Assignment (field exercise) - Debrief (10%) - written specific and general feedback within 15 days of the end of the field course; one-on-one discussion with staff (by arrangement) EART30232 Comparative Planetology Co-Requisite Compulsory BSc (H) Geol with Plan Sci BSc (H) Geol with Plan Sci Third Year Mandatory MEarthSci (H) Geo w Plan Sc MEarthSci (H) Geo w Plan Sc Third Year Mandatory N There is no key reading list as students are asked to research the fieldsite as part of their classroom activity. Suggested relevant websites and peer reviewed papers are provided on blackboard site. Fieldwork 70 Lectures 30 0 0