LEC370 Hydrological Processes fieldcourse
Sun 9 - Sun 16 July 2023 (current trip)
This course is based at the Slapton Ley Field Studies Centre, South Devon in the spring or summer, and centres on a study of the hydrological processes governing nitrate eutrophication of Slapton Ley (a coastal, freshwater lake). The course offers the unique opportunity to examine an actual environmental problem - eutrophication, through the integration of field measurements and laboratory analysis. Field measurements will combine qualitative observations with borehole hydraulic testing and some geophysics. Laboratory analysis will include contaminant breakthrough experiments, soil physical properties, nitrate chemistry and topography-based simulation modelling. Understanding of the nitrate chemistry and remediation / protection measures may be reinforced through a presentation by or fieldvisit with an external organisation, e.g., Westcountry Rivers Trust, South West Water.
The module is taught in an informal atmosphere and does not require expertise in the more numerical aspects of hydrology There is no examination for this course with all assessment being based on a workbook. The fieldcourse normally takes place during the summer vacation. You may make your own way to Slapton (via train/bus or private car). Changes to Covid restrictions may also allow you to join the people carrier or equipment van at Lancaster or en route to Devon. The student contribution will be £ 320, and covers equipment-vehicle hire and your accommodation and food at the Slapton Ley Field Centre (the university covering local facilities costs and local travel) - though bar refreshments are your responsibility !!
The fieldcourse has 8 places. Pre-requisite of LEC.275. Accommodation registration for this module is currently closed - we will tell you as soon as it is available. To secure your place, the subsidised payment of £ 320 must be paid via the online store by tbc, if places still available. Please ask Freda (LEC UG Teaching Office) if you have any questions or issues about the payment. Also ask Freda if you need to add or remove your LUSI registration for the LEC370 module.
Nick A Chappell and Maggie Massam
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