Preparing 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

Name

UK Earth Science Courseware Consortium

Distributor

Name

University of Manchester

Email

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)