Field Geology

Code:

GEOL3012

Acronym:

GEOL3012

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:G	33	study plan from 2017/18	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Enable to collect, geo-reference, analyze and rank diverse field data (objective data - lithological, structural; interpreted data - relative chronology, interpretative profiles) in different geological settings.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should be able to:
- Lithological and structural descriptions;
- Elaboration of geological cross sections;
- Make representative sampling, according to the scale and purpose of the study;
- Know how to interpret and present field data

Working method

Presencial

Program

Accomplishment of 7 days of field work in different geological settings, , including:

- Stratigraphic analysis, paleontological and sedimentological;

- Lithologic and tectonic-metamorphic analysis;

- Evaluation of the geological context of resources, metallic and non-metallic.

Mandatory literature

Coe Angela L. 340; Geological field techniques. ISBN: 978-1-4443-3062-5
Compton Robert R.; Geology in the field. ISBN: 0-471-84324-5

Complementary Bibliography

Ribeiro, M. A; O trabalho de campo em Geologia: importância, métodos e aplicações, GEOlogos, 9, 3-9., 2009

Teaching methods and learning activities

Tutorial fieldwork and group work.

Each working group is accompanied by the teacher during a part of the lesson, during which the group presents interpretations and questions regarding the field work performed autonomously and the teacher indicates areas and aspects that must be observed and interpret, encouraging the active participation of all members of the group.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Prova oral	20,00
Trabalho de campo	40,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Performance in field work + field notebook: 40 %;

Final Report (individual), including data files : 40%;

Report discussion: 20%.