Field Geology I: Geoscience Field Methods

Catalog description

Investigation of geologic systems requires wrestling with the complexity of real-world landscapes-making decisions about which observations are meaningful, and which are noise, tradeoffs between detail and scope, and synthesizing disparate geospatial data. This course focuses on the development of skills and concepts needed to collect and interpret geologic field data and serves as preparation for the GEOSC 472B - Geosciences Field Investigations. Throughout the course, students will develop the skills to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate geologic observations, and learn to construct a professional-grade geologic map and cross section using geographical information systems (GIS) software.