GEOL 5960 - Field Geology

Introduction to and application of geologic field mapping techniques. Satifies the departmental field camp requirement.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 field experience/internship
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Graduate students will be expected to produce maps and cross-sections that show a more sophisticated level of understanding than is demonstrated by the undergraduates.
Graduate students will write a term paper interpreting the geologic evolution of one of the final field areas.
Production of geologic maps will allow students to demonstrate the capacity for synthesizing and interpreting field data and compiling that information into a working understanding of the assigned field area.
Students will develop the capability to produce geologic maps and cross sections of unknown terrains working individually and/or in groups.
Students will gain new field experience, perspective, competence, and confidence as a field geologist.
Students will greatly strengthen your observational accuracy in the field, and this skill will translate into other aspects of data description and interpretation.