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This course constitutes an introduction to the major topics of Quaternary Geology with an emphasis on: 1) The global glacial geologic record, with a focus on Irish examples; 2) the geologic processes operating in glacial environments and the landforms they create; 3) applications for knowledge about Quaternary geology in mineral exploration and industry; 4) the geologic methodologies used in examining major questions in the past 2.6 million years of Earth history.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 16 |
Practical | 16 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 16 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 52 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Assignments from practicals and field trips | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Examination: Examination of materials covered in lectures and practicals | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 40 |
Class Test: Mid-Term test | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback Strategy/Strategies • Feedback individually to students, post-assessment • Peer review activities • Self-assessment activities How will my Feedback be Delivered? Feedback will be provided following each assignment, as well as in-class utilizing ungraded quizzes. Additionally, feedback will be provided following the mid-term test
Name | Role |
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Dr Mark Coughlan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 | Tues 15:00 - 16:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 25, 26 | Wed 09:00 - 12:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22, 24 | Wed 09:00 - 17:50 |