GEOL 250: Geological Field Methods

Course Description

Credits 4.
3 Lecture Hours.
3 Lab Hours.Fundamental aspects of geologic mapping; field observation, data gathering and recording, use of a Brunton compass, pace-and-compass mapping, measurement of stratigraphic sections; topographic map use and interpretation, interpretation of geologic map patterns, construction of geologic cross sections; Integrating field and remote data to address geologic problems using GIS software; field trip fee charged at registration.Prerequisites:GEOL 101 and 102, orGEOL 104, orGEOL 150;GEOL 152.