| Course ID: | GEOL 4270/6270. 6 hours. |
| Course Title: | Geology Field School |
Course
Description: | Theory and practice of field measurement, large scale planimetric and topographic mapping, and grid surveying. Graphic presentation of field data. Geologic mapping projects, including interpretation of observed geologic features. Summary maps and reports must be prepared and defended in the field. Student must demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills taught in the required on-campus major courses. |
| Oasis Title: | GEOL FIELD SCHOOL |
| Nontraditional Format: | Taught in the field during the summer term. Instructional methods include lectures, demonstrations, field trips, as well as supervised field study. |
| Prerequisite: | GEOL 4060/6060 and GEOL 4500/6500 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Students are expected to integrate their previous learning outcomes from other
geology courses with field observations to produce accurate geologic maps and
interpretations of selected field areas in the western U.S. |
| Topical Outline: | Field Examination of young cinder cone
Field examination of young sand sea
Measurement of stratigraphic column
Geologic mapping of structurally simple to complex areas
Field Examination of sedimentary features on the Colorado Plateau
Field Examination of volcanic features at Valles Caldera, and in the San Juan Mountains
Field Examination of environmental pollution in San Juan Mountains |
| Honor Code Reference: | Students will be expected to abide by the UGA Student Honor Code. Authorized
Assistance will be specified at the time assignments are made. Unauthorized
assistance will be penalized by loss of credit for the assignment. |