CO-472-B: Applying Geoscientific Methods in the Field II: Dingle, IRL
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Instructors: Michael Bau & Vikram Unnithan
13th May 2026
Lab Safety & Course Introduction #2
Field Lab Participants
Ireland Geology
Reading / preparatory material - mandatory -
https://www.gsi.ie/documents/UnderstandingEarth_bookmarked.pdf
- geological evolution of Dingle ..
Review - Fundamentals of Earth Sciences Class Notes; Harz and Eifel Field Labs.
Geological Field Lab
All that you have done in class !!
Independent field mapping
Course Grading
- Active participation
- Field notebook submission
- Discussion/review of mapping assignment (group review)
- Quiz based on the mandatory literature
Active participation includes (among others):
- being on time for the field sessions
- being responsible (for yourself, others, environment)
- taking initiative (with the tasks, supporting the running/organization of the field camp)
- completing tasks provided by the instructor
- paying special attention to health and safety (listen to your instructor/instructions)
Health & Safety
- BE CAREFUL at all times
- Whatsapp Group for quick communication
- Listen to your instructors
- Inform your instructors of prior / current serious medical conditions
- Provide your emergency contacts to the instructor
- Independent field work only in pairs or groups of three
- Difficult terrain, weather conditions, physical fitness
- Dress appropriately
- Act responsibly
EXAMPLE
EXAMPLE: KIT Field Lab safety info
Dates & Travel plans
Sprinter <-> Ferry <-> Sprinter
Please note:
- Dates and times mentioned are subject to changes !
- The field lab participants are responsible for required travel documents!
REMEMBER:
- Pack luggage in accordance with international travel rules
- Your luggage might be checked at the border
- BRING food / drinks for travel
- Sprinter: Bremen -> Dunkirk
- Ferry: Dunkirk - > Rosslare
- Sprinter: Rosslare - > Dingle
Vikram, Michael, Anastassiya, Salome, Darren, Natalia, Sofia, Lotte, & Ghaith (9 in total)
To Ireland
- DEPARTURE OCEANLAB: 09:30* on 12th June
* please do not be late - we have to catch a ferry, and they do not wait for us.
- RETURN OCEANLAB: ~MIDNIGHT* on 27th June
* approximate times; please keep sufficient margin with onward travel bookings
- Sprinter: Dingle -> Dublin
- Ferry: Dublin - > Cherbough
- Sprinter: Cherbough - > Bremen
From Ireland
Vikram, Michael, Anastassiya, Salome, Darren, Natalia, & Ghaith (7 in total)
Travel OVERVIEW (SPRINTER & Ferry)
Please note:
- Dates and times mentioned are subject to changes !
- The field lab participants are responsible for required travel documents!
~12 hrs
~5 hrs
~6 hrs
~4 hrs
~6 hrs
~24 hrs
~18 hrs
Details (zoom map)
Please Bring
- Good sturdy shoes
- Rain / Sun weather gear /clothes
- Sun cream
- Mobile Phone
- Laptop
- Small rucksack
- Water bottle
- Hat / gloves .. ?
.... (enthusiasm, energy, curiosity, positive vibes .. )
IMPORTANT
- Passport (and any other supporting documents)
- Health Insurance
- Money (cards/cash)
- Medication
Not exactly what is needed - just an example -
Another example - https://ess.siu.edu/geology-field-camp/bring
Not exactly what is needed - just an example -
YOUR Questions
Ireland Field Lab 2026
By Vikram Unnithan
