GEOL 420
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Geological Field Methods
Geological Sciences
College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to methods used to collect and interpret field data in a variety of geologic and environmental investigations. Extensive hiking requires students to be physically fit.
When Taught
Spring Term
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Fixed
16
Other Prerequisites
concurrent enrollment in Geol 421 and Geol 422.
Fee
550
Title
GEOL 420 - Geologic Field Mapping
Learning Outcome
Measure and describe a "section" of sedimentary strata, and subdivide the section into lithostratigraphic units.
Interpret rock features in context of sedimentary depositional models.
Collect and interpret structural data, including attitudes of contacts, fractures, faults, fold hinge lines and dip domains, cleavage and foliation, lineations and estimates of strain and paleostress directions.
Evaluate fluid flow in the context of structural features (e.g. faults and joints).
