GEOL 210
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Field Studies
Geological Sciences
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Procedures in observing, collecting, and recording field data concerning properties of rock units.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
0
Fixed
9
Note
Contact Geological Sciences Department before April 15 for dates of upcoming August trip.
Title
Geologic Tools
Learning Outcome
Learn how to take accurate and complete field notes.
Learn how to use a compass to measure strike and dip on outcrops in the field.
Learn how to read topographic and geologic maps and relate the map to what you see in the field.
Title
Collecting and Interpreting Geologic Data
Learning Outcome
Learn the basics of making a geologic map.
Learn how to interpret the geology on a map to draw a geologic cross-section.
Write up the results of data you collected along with your interpretation in a clear, consise manner.
Title
Rock and Minerals
Learning Outcome
Review rocks and minerals learned in earlier courses and be able to accurately identify them in the field.
Understand the relationships between igneous rocks and minerals and magmatic processes.
Understand the relationships between metamorphic rocks and minerals and the processes that formed them.
Understand the significance of sedimentary rocks in understanding depositional systems and regional tectonics.
Title
Field Observation
Learning Outcome
Become detailed observers of field geology
Title
Utah's National Parks
Learning Outcome
Understand the formative processes of the geology of Utah's National Parks including Zion NP, Bryce Canyon NP, and Capitol Reef NP.
Title
Landscape Evolution
Learning Outcome
Develop an understanding of the interelationships of stratigraphy, structural geology, and surficial processes on landscape evolution.
