Practicals Model answers to the practical tasks will be made available at the conclusion of the next prac class. Model answers to the mid-semester test and a practise practical exam will also be made available. Lecture material You will find examples of past exam papers in the University Library. It will consist of questions asking you to list the distinguishing properties and identify a series of minerals. You may also expect questions regarding the occurrence, chemical composition and use of these minerals.
Field trips are an essential part of geological education.
They allow us to use the skills and information we have assimilated in the context of real geology. Students often remark that a field excursion helped them to see the relevance of the theory and relationships between different aspects of the science. To help you do both, you will complete a short assignment, based on the field work. The assignment will be assessed on the basis of clear, complete, accurate, concise and well organised answers to all points outlined in the assignment sheet. The assignment is due at the beginning of the lecture on October 19 th .