CO-472-B: Applying Geoscientific Methods in the Field II: Dingle, IRL

 

  

Instructors: Michael Bau & Vikram Unnithan

13th May 2026

Lab Safety & Course Introduction #2

https://slides.com/vunnithan/ireland-field-lab-2026/

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

https://edinburghgeolsoc.org/downloads/EGS-Excursions-Safety-Information.pdf

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