GEOL 530

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Advanced Earth Data Visualization

Geological Sciences College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Analyzing data to create a variety of student-selected geological illustrations emphasizing maps and cross-sections.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Instructor's consent; graduate status

Title

Scientific Writing

Learning Outcome

Write concise, scientific descriptions of geologic data, illustrations, and analyses.

Title

Learn Software Tools

Learning Outcome

Become proficient in using the leading software tools including ArcGIS, Illustrator, and MS Excel.

Title

Apply Software Tools to Geology

Learning Outcome

Design and create publishable geologic maps, illustrations, figures, and tables from geologic data and models.

Title

Quantitative Analysis

Learning Outcome

Analyze geologic data through basic statistical techniques and simple numerical models.