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GG2FC-Crete Field Class

Module Provider: Geography
Number of credits: 20 [10ECTS credits]
Level: 5
Terms in which taught: Summer
Module Convenor: Dr A Howard
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: a.howard@reading.ac.uk

Aims:

  • To apply subject knowledge to solving problems in the field.
  • To use a range of field equipment including GPS recorders to take measurements and record observations.
  • To be innovative in reporting and displaying field observation, including using Google Earth and an online journal.
  • To develop transferable skills, including team-working.

    Assessable learning outcomes:
    On completion of this module it is expected that a student will be able to:

  • evaluate the impact (current and future) of human activity (primarily driven by tourism) on the area between and including Khora Sphakion and the Samaria Gorge
  • evaluate the impact of natural activity on the environment and landscape between Khora Sphakion and Loutro. In particular, participants will measure and model the extent and impact of recent flood activity in the Ilingas Gorge.
  • use technology in the field to collect, analyse and present data
  • use video and photographic equipment to assist observation and data collection

    Additional outcomes:
    Fieldwork necessitates teamwork and also requires a high level of ingenuity and tenacity. Students will begin to develop these skills through working in teams directly gathering field data together with the critical analysis, interpretation and presentation of the results.

    Outline content:
    Fieldwork is based on the theme of the impact of natural and human activity on local community, landscape and environment. It will involve:

  • Pre field-visit orientation and training.
  • Three field days of reconnaisance in Ilingas Gorge, Loutro-Khora Sphakion coastal footpath and the Samaria Gorge
  • Three days of small group independent project work

    Please note that attendance at all preparation sessions is a pre-requisite for going on the field trip to Crete. Failure to attend these sessions will result in a mark of zero for the module.

    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    Prior to the field trip students will attend two preparatory days involving introductory lectures and videos. Students will be introduced to the field equipment and will undertake a training exercise on the Whiteknights campus. During the field trip, students will use basic field equipment for taking geomorphological measurements, GPS and Google Earth and video and photographic equipment. Students will compile an online journal during the field trip and create a "virtual" field record using Google Earth.

    Contact hours:

      Autumn Spring Summer
    Lectures 4
    Tutorials/seminars      
    Practicals     12 
    Other contact (eg study visits)     168 
    Total hours     184 
    Number of essays or assignments      
    Other (eg major seminar paper) 1    1 

    Assessment:
    Coursework
    A group journal and an individual report
    Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
    Examinations
    There will be no examination in this module.
    Requirements for a pass
    A mark of 40% overall
    Reassessment arrangements
    Failure in the coursework will necessitate a re-submission of all or some of the assignments or the setting and completion of an alternative assignment.

    Last updated: 23 November 2009

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