Learning on ScreenPreparing for Fieldwork 1: Using the Compass-Clinometer
- Synopsis
- A CAL module introducing the compass-clinomater, designed around the use of the Silva Type 15, an instrument in common use, as preparation for geological field work. In eight units: description of the instrument, correcting for magnetic variation, taking a sight bearing, determining grid references, measuring dip and stroke, levelling, sources or error, summary and assessment. Approximately 4 hours of teaching material, intended to complement traditional lectures and practicals.
- Series
- UK Earth Science Courseware Comsortium, Tltp Project
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Multimedia; CD-ROM. PC Windows and Apple Macintosh (separate versions). Computer program. Floppy disk. PC Windows and Apple Macintosh (separate versions).
- Year of production
- 1995
- Availability
- Sale; 1996 sale: £30.00 (floppy disk) 1996 sale: £60.00 (CD-ROM containing all modules)
- Notes
- Available to UK higher education institutions.
- Uses
- 1st- and 2nd-year undergraduate earth sciences.
- Subjects
- Geology
- Keywords
- compass-clinometers; computer-assisted learning; geology teaching; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme
Credits
- Writer
- Don Mackenzie; Helen Wilkins
Distribution Formats
- Type
- CD-ROM
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
University of Manchester
- ukescc@man.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0161-275 3820
- Fax
- URL: http://info.mcc.ac.uk/geology.html
- Address
- Department of Earth Sciences
Manchester
M13 9PL - Notes
- Contact: Dr W T C Sowerbutts (4/96)
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