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DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 11 0
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
After a general introduction and brainstorming session on geological databases, field sampling strategies and data management principles, you will independently
(guidance and drop-in sessions provided) work on setting up a tailored geological database in MS Excel. This database will subsequently be used in mobile GIS
apps and tested in the field during a data collection campaign.
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Drop-in sessions and regularly scheduled group meetings Variable 1-10 Verbal
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
All referral marks are capped at 50%.
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
A list of web resources and academic papers are available through ELE. In addition, the course site contains comprehensive online resources including lectures,
PowerPoint presentations, documents and reference material in pdf format, mp3 podcasts, videos, e-tivities, discussion boards; and links to the University of
Exeter electronic library and its comprehensive resources.
Web based and Electronic Resources:
Module is largely delivered by a dedicated ELE website that also involves links to external corporate, professional, educational websites and YouTube.
http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/Gisdictionary/browse (useful GIS dictionary provided by ESRI)
http://resources.arcgis.com (useful website for ArcGIS forums, online help and support)
http://help.arcgis.com/ (another useful ArcGIS online help website)
Other Resources:
The site will have additional literature resources from external professional bodies, technical guides and manuals and use of company annual reports.
Reading list for this module:
Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists: Modelling
Set Bonham-Carter, G. F. Pergamon 1994 [Library]
with GIS
Set Carranza Geochemical Anomaly and Mineral Prospectivity Mapping in GIS 1st Elsevier 2008 [Library]
Geologically-Constrained Mineral Potential Mapping. Examples . ITC Publication No.
Set Carranza 2002 [Library]
from the Philippines 80, 496p.
Moon, C.J., Whateley, M.K.G., Evans,
Set Introduction to Mineral Exploration Electronic Blackwell Science 2006 [Library]
A.M. (eds)
Set Marjoribanks, R. Geological Methods in Mineral Exploration and Mining 2nd Chapman & Hall 2010 [Library]
KEY WORDS SEARCH Mineral, exploration, ore, deposits, geology, exploration, GIS, sensing, cartography, apps,