EASC 206: Field Geology I
| Credits: | 2 |
Pre-requisites: | EASC 101 & 210 |
Lecture (hrs/week): | 1 |
| Terms: | Fall |
Co-requisites: | None |
Lab (hrs/week): | n/a |
| Instructors: | Dunlop, Cameron, Thorkelson | ||||
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Description:
This course introduces students to the local geology of southwestern B.C. and basic field methods including geologic mapping, data collection techniques and lithologic description. There will be three one day and one two day field-based exercises. A one-hour lecture will be held during the week preceding each exercise.
Textbook:"Geology in the Field", R.R. Compton, 1985, John Wiley & Sons, New York. 398 p. ISBN 0-471-82902-1. NOTE: For students intending to take EASC 306, the same textbook will be used.