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GEOL 450

Field Methods

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Coursework will demonstrate a progression of field investigation skills culminating in a final project or integrative field experience that is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier geological science courses. This shall include instruction in the geological techniques or methods needed to measure, map, evaluate, and communicate geologic data.

Requirements

Prerequisites

GEOL 212GEOL 260GEOL 332
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 212; GEOL 260; GEOL 332.

Units

Laboratory Studio3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Core

CO13, CO14

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • generate and use base maps, and understand three-dimensional location data.
  • describe various rocks/outcrops and locate those descriptions in three-dimensional space. They will utilize skills acquired in prerequisite courses to interpret these descriptions.
  • construct a basic geologic map on a topographic base, and draw reasonable cross sections to determine three-dimensional interpretations.
  • record field observations in a neat, clear, and concise manner and produce field illustrations in a field bookgenerate and use base maps, and will understand three-dimensional location data.
  • construct a formal written field report.