Durham
Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences
ESCI 530 (01) - Geological Field Methods
Geological Field Methods
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 16282
Special Fees: $35.00
CRN: 16282
Special Fees: $35.00
An introduction to basic geologic field mapping of bedrock and surficial materials using pace and compass, surveying and GPS techniques. Observational data plotted on topographic maps and/or aerial photographs, accompanied with stratigraphic measurements and sampling sites where appropriate, provide the basis for interpretative maps, cross sections and written reports and a field context for more advanced Earth sciences course work and independent research. One weekend field trip to western or northern New England.
Prerequisite(s): (ESCI 401 or ESCI 409) and ESCI 402
Equivalent(s): ESCI 534
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: Matt Davis
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | MWF | 12:10pm - 1:00pm | JAMS 252 |
8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | M | 1:10pm - 5:00pm | JAMS 254 |