- Introduction to Field Methods Units: 2

Catalog description

This course is a hands-on introduction to basic geologic map interpretation and field methods for geologic mapping. Students will learn how to identify and map the distribution of different rock types and geologic structures, measure orientations of geologic structures and rock units, perform basic stratigraphic analysis, interpret geologic histories of a field area, and effectively communicate their findings. The course culminates in a weekend-long field trip.