Geological Mapping
In the course Geological mapping, students learn to describe and interpret geology in a selected area. The students will also investigate how geology affects the development of society in the chosen area.
After a careful review of the literature follows the fieldwork (geological mapping, sampling), which in turn will help us understand the geological relevance of geology.
The course focuses 100 % on mapping with a heavy field component that is also reflected in the grading scheme.
The course teaches the basics of geological mapping and using digital mapping platforms and data collection and mapping on digital field tablets using apps such as Field Move. The course will include the following topics:
- Mapping purpose and approach
- Different approaches to mapping
- Observation techniques – sketching, rock identifying, structural and other measurements
- Project setup and Logistics including field databases and digital mapping platforms
- Interpretation of mapped data
- Map compilation – drawing boundaries, interpretation, etc.
- Reporting
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Course structure
The course will be organised through lectures, practical classes and field work. All lectures will be given on campus. Field exercises will vary from short exercises local to IGV to full days of mapping north of Stockholm near Arlanda airport. All fieldwork is in relatively easy terrain. The main mapping project will be based on 6 days of mapping near Arlanda. We will travel on a daily basis from IGV.
The course instructors will lead you through the stratigraphy and rock identification of different project areas and teach you how to make observations, create a geological map and write a geological report for an area. After that introduction to the area, students will map nearby areas on their own or in small groups to produce a map and report for 2 different projects. The instructors will be supervising each mapping group by checking in on them daily.
Assessment
Course grades will be based on the individually written maps and project
reports. See the schedule for more details. For assignments that are submitted after the given deadlines, grades will be reduced by 5%/day down to 55%.Grades will be set according to a seven-point scale related to the learning objectives of the course:
A = Excellent (100–91%)
B= Very good (90–81%)
C = Good (80–71%)
D = Satisfactory (70–61%)
E = Adequate (60–51%)
Fx = Fail, some additional work required (50–45%)
F = Fail, much additional work required (<45%)Examiner
This course is taught by Iain Pitcairn (iain.pitcairn@geo.su.se) with help from Joakim Mansfeld (joakim.mansfeld@geo.su.se) and teaching assistants.
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Relevant literature will be supplied during the course.
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Course reports
Course evaluations allow the possibility to affect and take responsibility for your own learning and gives important information for our work with pedagogical development.
It's important that all students complete the course evaluations after each course, it gives the Department the opportunity to improve the courses' quality.
The course evaluation is composed of a number of questions and specific questions for each course. If you, as a student, want to contribute with more course specific questions you may send them to studies@geo.su.se.
If you haven't received the course evaluation for your finished course, or if you have other questions regarding course evaluations at IGV please contact studies@geo.su.se.
Course evaluation = student's review of the course
Course report = course leader's reflections about the review -
Contact
Elisabeth DäckerStudent counsellor and study administration
- Visiting address
- S 316
- Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
Iain PitcairnAssociate professor of Ore geology
- Visiting address
- R 431
- Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
