GLG 240 class looking out onto the SP lava flow; photo by Randy Irmis, 9/2001
Dr. Nancy Riggs
GLG 240, FALL 2005
Introductory field methods is designed to give you
the tools necessary to do basic geologic work in the field. This includes:
locating yourself on a topographic map, using a Brunton compass, identifying
different kinds of rocks in the field, learning to recognize folds and faults,
and making a geologic map. The geologic map is the fundamental tool of geology,
and you will need to be comfortable reading and making maps whether you are an
environmental scientist or a geologist, doing hydrogeology, soil surveys,
structural geology, volcanology, geophysics, or any other aspect of the
geosciences.
An abstract on SP Crater that meets formal approval is here.
The lithologic [rock types] description sheet is here
Go here for the key to the sentences homework.
SCHEDULE OF FIELD EXERCISES, GLG 240, F 05
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DATE |
PROJECT |
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August 30 |
Introduction to
field methods, pace-and-compass exercise (on campus, all afternoon) |
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September 6 |
Cross sections,
interpretation of simple geologic structure, geologic and topographic maps (on campus, all afternoon) |
|
September 13 |
Introduction to
stratigraphy of the Flagstaff area (all afternoon) |
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September 20 |
Sedimentary rocks
and stratigraphy: Coconino, Kaibab, and Moenkopi Formations, Quaternary
basalt, alluvium (all afternoon) |
|
September 27 |
Volcanic rocks:
Stereoscope and GeoWall exercise of SP Crater |
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OCTOBER 1 (SATURDAY)
|
Field trip to SP
Crater; leave 8 AM, return by 5 PM; |
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October 5 |
no class |
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October 12 |
Introduction to
field mapping project (~1 hour) |
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OCTOBER 22 (SATURDAY) |
Field mapping exercise; leave 8 AM, return 5.30 PM |
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October 25 |
Meet for one hour to review work from 10/22 |
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OCTOBER 30 (SUNDAY)
|
Field mapping exercise |
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November 8 (Tuesday) |
FINAL PROJECT DUE BY 5 PM to Brian (Annex 209) NOT in Brian's or my mailbox |
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November 22 |
meet for one hour to do class review and get projects back |