GEOL 420
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Geological Field Methods
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
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
0
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in Geol 421 .
Fee
550
Title
Stratigraphy
Learning Outcome
Measure and describe a "section" of sedimentary strata, and subdivide the section into lithostratigraphic units.
Title
Sedimentology
Learning Outcome
Interpret rock features in context of sedimentary depositional models.
Title
Structural geology
Learning Outcome
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.
Title
Hydrogeology
Learning Outcome
Evaluate fluid flow in the context of structural features (e.g. faults and joints).
