NES2206 : Geological Resources
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Martin Cooke
- Lecturer: Dr Mark Ireland
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of the module is to link the importance of geological resources in the modern environment with the
consequences of the exploitation of the resources and the subsequent remediation of the sites.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will explain;
1. Influence of geology on global economy
2. Formation, extraction and the associated environmental impact of coal
3. Formation, extraction, processing and the associated environmental impact of oil and gas
4. Formation, extraction, processing and the associated environmental impact of metallic minerals
5. Formation, extraction, processing and the associated environmental impact of non-metallic minerals.
6. Formation, chemical composition, extraction and the associated environmental impact of groundwater
7. The practical classes will investigate the identification of metallic minerals and hand samples, and the use
of geological data to characterise geological resources and problems
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Practical report |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 18 | 0:30 | 9:00 | Online material via Canvas |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | In-person practicals |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 1 | 8:00 | 8:00 | PiP - Local site visit |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | PiP - Local site visit |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 46:00 | 46:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to provide factual information and a guide to the syllabus and reading. This is reinforced by the use of case studies and problem solving in practical classes. Practical classes are the primary opportunity to practise skills needed for the use of understanding mineral deposits and the identification of metallic and non-metallic minerals as hand samples, and to teach the key methods and errors associated with reserve estimation techniques. The field trips are used to practically demonstrate the history, operation and impact of mineral mining on the environment.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Reserve estimation practical (8 pages) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Reserve estimation practical tests the student's mapping, calculation and data interpretation skills.
An alternative assessment will be set for any Semester 1 Study Abroad student taking this module, who will not be in Newcastle during the January assessment period.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES2206's Timetable