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Geologic Field Methods
Prof. R.W. Schlische and Prof. M. O. Withjack. [Lec. 1 hr., lab. 6 hrs. Prerequisites: Structural Geology AND Stratigraphy or Sedimentary Geology OR permission of instructor.] Overview of geological field methods including geologic mapping, measuring stratigraphic sections, collecting fracture data, surveying techniques, and seismic interpretation; computer applications of field methods; written report.
Syllabus
Week # |
Topics |
| Day 1 |
Overview of Newark basin project |
| Day 2 |
Newark basin stratigraphy: examination of cores, measuring stratigraphic sections in the field |
| Day 3 |
Interpretation of Newark basin seismic line; measuring fractures in the field |
| Day 4 |
Newark basin: geologic mapping on topographic base map |
| Day 5 |
Introduction to surveying: automatic level, electronic total station (ETS) and global positioning system (GPS) |
| Day 6 |
Use of surveying equipment and GPS in the field |
| 1 week later |
Report outline due |
| 3 weeks later |
Written report due |
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