Fieldcourse: Introduction to Geological Mapping

EART28101 Fieldcourse: Introduction to Geological Mapping 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 5 Julian Mecklenburgh Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 This unit is a 10 day residential field courses. It is normally in late September to SE France, provides an introduction to field mapping within sedimentary units that have been folded and faulted. The principal focus is upon producing a geological map of an area a few square kilometres in size, and upon illustrating the structure and stratigraphy of the mapping area using a vertical cross-section and accurately constructed stratigraphic column.  This unit is a 10 day residential field courses. It is normally in late September to SE France, provides an introduction to field mapping within sedimentary units that have been folded and faulted. The principal focus is upon producing a geological map of an area a few square kilometres in size, and upon illustrating the structure and stratigraphy of the mapping area using a vertical cross-section and accurately constructed stratigraphic column.  The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to geological field mapping. The primary emphasis is upon making observations that can be recorded in notebooks, on a map or a measured stratigraphic section, and which can be used to reconstruct the sedimentary and structural settings and events that account for those observations. The unit is of fundamental importance to all interested in acquiring, recording and interpreting geological field data. It is a key element of preparation for those undertaking the Independent Mapping Project (EART30000)  <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2" rowspan="1">On the successful completion of the course, student will be able to:</td> <td>Developed</td> <td>Assessed</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4">SE France field course</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ILO 1</td> <td>make accurate measurements of both planar and linear geological features, and be able to locate where the measurements were made on a topographic map</td> <td>x</td> <td>x</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ILO 2</td> <td>record the distribution of exposures and key structural and sedimentological data (e.g., bedding, fold axes, palaeocurrent directions) accurately on a topographic map</td> <td>x</td> <td>x</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ILO 3</td> <td>use the geological observations recorded on the map to interpret the position of unit contacts and structural features (fold axial traces, faults) in those parts of the map where rocks are not exposed</td> <td>x</td> <td>x</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ILO 4</td> <td>construct a vertical cross section in an appropriate orientation across the mapped area and which is consistent with the map data and map interpretation</td> <td>x</td> <td>x</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ILO 5</td> <td>record the kind of observations of the geometry, internal structures and composition of the mapping units that provide information about how that mapping unit formed</td> <td>x</td> <td>x</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ILO 6</td> <td>illustrate the stratigraphy of the mapped area by compiling a digest of the observations of the geometry, internal structures and composition of the mapping units in the form of an annotated stratigraphic column</td> <td>x</td> <td>x</td> </tr> </tbody></table>   SE France field course: departure Welcome Week Semester 1; return end of Week 1 Semester 1 ItineraryDay One: Fly to Nice then us journey (~ 2 hr) to the field area. Meeting to discuss logistics and expectations of field course. Day Two: Staff-led day in the mapping taking you through the mapping units, and introducing you to key data collection and data recording techniques.Evening: tidy notebooks; compile a draft stratigraphic column. Day Three: Staff-led day going through geological mapping strategies and structural measurement techniques.Evening: tidy notebooks and map. Complete peer assessment of your notebook with a friend. Day Four: Independent mapping in the western part of the mapping area around ClumancEvening: tidy notebooks and map, fill out self-assessment form 1 to critically assess your progress. Meet with your tutor for the course to discuss progress. Day Five: Staff-led traverse to key localities along the eastern part of the mapping area.Evening: ink-in field slip data; tidy notebooks; attempt a sketch section oriented WSW-ENE across the mapping area as a day Day Six: Independent mapping in the mapping area around Clumanc. Concentrate on getting as much data as close to where we will draw the cross section tomorrow.Evening: ink-in field slip data; tidy notebooks; review data collection strategy for rest of week. Day Seven: This day will be spent at the accommodation site9-12 noon: plotting stereograms and starting the cross-section1-4 pm: finishing cross-section and compiling a stratigraphic columnEvening: complete the day’s work use the self-assessment form 2 to critically assess your progress. Meet with your tutor for the course to discuss progress and set clear targets for the next two days Day Eight: Independent mapping in the mapping area around ClumancEvening: ink-in field slip data; tidy notebooks; review tomorrow’s data collection strategy Day Nine Independent mapping in the mapping area around ClumancEvening: complete all work ready for submission by 10.00 am tomorrow Day Ten: Submission of assessed workReturn Travel to Manchester Teaching on the field course uses a range of methods including staff-led traverses in the mapping areas, independent mapping, one-on-one interactions with staff to discuss progress and data collection strategies, and practical classwork to develop data interpretation and presentation skills. The field course has a bespoke field handbook (hard copy) that describes the geological context of the field area, and provides detailed notes (with examples) on making, presenting and interpreting the types of field observations that are the focus of the field course. The handbook and supporting information of the field area are also uploaded to BlackboardDuring the field course students are strongly encouraged to obtain feedback on their progress by showing their work to staff several times. The field course is residential and staff are accommodated on the same site as the students to facilitate this. All assessments are submitted on the field course. Post-field course written feedback is provided, and can be augmented (on arrangement) by one-on-one discussion with staff. Further feedback and additional analysis / reporting of field observations collected on the SE France field course occurs within EART29200 Professional Development & Project PreparationSuccessful geological mappers are able to collect observations and think strategically about what they doing for themselves. Hence much of the teaching strategy within this unit is designed to get students to the point where they can be self-reliant in the field  2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100%  <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height: 62px; width: 149px">Assessment type</td> <td style="height: 62px; width: 76px">% Weighting within unit</td> <td style="height: 62px; width: 85px">Hand out and hand in dates</td> <td style="height: 62px; width: 76px">Length (time available) </td> <td style="height: 62px; width: 189px">How, when and what feedback is provided</td> <td style="height: 62px; width: 66px">ILO tested</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 101px; width: 149px">Assignment (field exercise)Field slips, cross section, stereogram</td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 76px">70%</td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 85px">submit on final day of field course</td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 76px">8 days</td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 189px">Feedback given in Week 6 of Semester 1 as: <ul> <li>written general and personalized feedback</li> <li>one-on-one discussion with staff</li> </ul> </td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 66px">1, 2, 3, 4</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 101px; width: 149px">Assignment (field exercise)Generalized vertical section</td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 76px">30%</td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 85px">submit on final day of field course</td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 76px">8 days</td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 189px">Feedback given in Week 6 of Semester 1 as: <ul> <li>written general and personalized feedback</li> <li>one-on-one discussion with staff</li> </ul> </td> <td style="height: 101px; width: 66px">5, 6</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  EART11100 Understanding the Earth Pre-Requisite Compulsory EART11200 The Natural Scientist's Toolkit Pre-Requisite Compulsory EART11300 Practical and Professional Skills Development Pre-Requisite Compulsory EART23202 Interpreting the Stratigraphic Record: From Surface to Subsurface Co-Requisite Compulsory EART27201 Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils Co-Requisite Compulsory EART28202 Structural Geology Co-Requisite Compulsory EART29200 Professional Development and Project Preparation Co-Requisite Compulsory EART29102 Geospatial Techniques Co-Requisite Compulsory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Geology) Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Planet Sci) Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Geochemistr) Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth (Resources) Second Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie BSc (Hons) Earth and Plan Scie Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Ea and Pl Sci MEarthSci (Hons) Earth (Geolo) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Ea and Pl Sci MEarthSci (Hons) Earth (Plane) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Ea and Pl Sci MEarthSci (Hons) Earth (Geoch) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Ea and Pl Sci MEarthSci (Hons) Earth (Resou) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Ea and Pl Sci MEarthSci (Hons) Earth (Palae) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Industr MEarthSci EPS w IE (GeoChem) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Industr MEarthSci EPS Yr Industry (ER) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Abroad MEarthSci EPS Abroad (PS) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Abroad MEarthSci EPS w YA (Geochem) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Abroad MEarthSci EPS Abroad (ER) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Abroad MEarthSci EPS Yr Abroad (Pala) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) EPS with Res MEarthSci (H) EPS (ER) with Re Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) EPS with Res MEaSc (H) EPS w R (GeoChem) Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) EPS with Res MEaSc (H) EPS (Plan Sci) w Res Second Year Mandatory MEarthSci (Hons) EPS with Res MEaSc (H) EPS (Paleo) with Res Second Year Mandatory N <ul> <li>Lisle RJ, Brabham PJ, Barnes JW, 2011, Basic Geological Mapping (5th edition), John Wiley & Sons [recommended]</li> <li>Jerram D, Petford N, 2011, The Field Description of Igneous Rocks (2nd edition), John Wiley & Sons [core]</li> <li>Fry N, 1991, The Field Description of Metamorphic Rocks, John Wiley & Sons [core]</li> <li>Tucker ME, 2011, Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (4th edition), John Wiley & Sons [core]  </li> <li>McClay KR, 1987, The Mapping of Geological Structures, John Wiley & Sons [recommended]</li> <li>Kruhl JH, 2017, Drawing Geological Structures, Wiley Blackwell [recommended]</li></ul> 0 0 100   <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height: 47px; width: 34.26%"> Type</td> <td style="height: 47px; width: 32.86%"> Example activity</td> <td style="height: 47px; width: 32.86%"> Rough Hours</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 85px; width: 34.26%"> Guided fieldwork(contact time with new material and consolidation/practice)</td> <td style="height: 85px; width: 32.86%"> Fieldwork led by members of staff (excludes daily travel)</td> <td style="height: 85px; width: 32.86%"> 3 days (~7½ hr per day)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 128px; width: 34.26%"> Independent or paired fieldwork (independent consolidation/practice)</td> <td style="height: 128px; width: 32.86%"> Fieldwork carried out independently or in pairs without a staff member present except for short encounters (excludes daily travel)</td> <td style="height: 128px; width: 32.86%"> 4 days (~7½ hr per day)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 104px; width: 34.26%"> Classwork (consolidation/practice with staff available for feedback for part of the time; assessed coursework)</td> <td style="height: 104px; width: 32.86%"> Field days spent in the accommodation preparing assessed material</td> <td style="height: 104px; width: 32.86%"> 1 day (~7½ hr; staff present for 6 hr)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 137px; width: 34.26%"> Evening work (consolidation/practice/ assessed coursework)</td> <td style="height: 137px; width: 32.86%"> Evening work consolidating the day’s data collection and preparing the assessed material</td> <td style="height: 137px; width: 32.86%"> ~2 hr per day (staff available on 2 evenings; on request on other evenings)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 85px; width: 34.26%"> Travel</td> <td style="height: 85px; width: 32.86%"> Travel to and from the field area at the start and end of the field course</td> <td style="height: 85px; width: 32.86%"> 2 days</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 136px; width: 34.26%"> Total</td> <td style="height: 136px; width: 32.86%">  </td> <td style="height: 136px; width: 32.86%"> 10 days(9½ hr + 1 hr travel per day on the 8 working days)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 66px; width: 34.26%"> Total excluding all travel</td> <td style="height: 66px; width: 32.86%">  </td> <td style="height: 66px; width: 32.86%"> (9½ hr × 8) + (9 hr × 9) + (9½ hr × 3)= 185½ hr</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>