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GEOL 4303 - Geologic Field Methods

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Credit for GEOL 3312  and GEOL 3112  with a grade of C or better, and credit for GEOL 3302  and GEOL 3102  with a grade of C or better, and credit or enrollment in GEOL 3305 /GEOL 3105 .
An introductory course in basic geologic field methods to precede summer field camp (a three-hour lab course). Topics will include the use of Brunton (or other geologic) compasses, GPS and aerial/satellite photographs, protocols for collecting geologic samples, documenting field data, and the construction of geologic maps, cross-sections, and stratigraphic profiles.


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