Spring 2019 - EASC 411 D100
Terrain Analysis (3)
Class Number: 2249
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 12, 2019
Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Prerequisites:
EASC 206 and 209W or GEOG 213. Recommended: GEOG 252 and 313. All with a grade of C- or better.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Application and role of Quaternary Geology in terrain mapping and terrain analysis and will emphasize the British Columbia Terrain Classification System. Applications of terrain maps, including landslide, earthquake and volcanic hazard mapping will be discussed. The lab sessions will cover morphological mapping, surficial material genesis, geomorphic processes and finally, production of a terrain and terrain stability map. The course includes three days in the field to ground truth the map.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course will review the application and role of Quaternary Geology in terrain mapping and terrain analysis and will emphasize the British Columbia Terrain Classification System. The early lab sessions will emphasize morphological mapping, surficial material genesis, geomorphic processes. The later lab sessions will be used to introduce students to digital terrain analysis and to produce a terrain and terrain stability map based on air photo interpretation. This will be followed by a weekend field trip to ground-truth the maps and collect criteria for slope stability classes.
Course Topics:
· B.C. Terrain Classification System and procedures for terrain mapping
· Applications of terrain mapping:
- Types of terrain stability mapping, including terrain attribute studies
- Earthquake hazard mapping.
· Terrain assessments
· Debris Flows: initiation and run-out
· Gullies including the Gully Assessment Procedure
· Urban Geology
· Drift Prospecting
Course Structure: There will be one two-hour lectures each week and one three-hour lab. Lectures and Labs will start in the first week of classes.
Project: The objective of this portion of the course is to gain practical experience in the construction of an applied terrain map. In this regard, you will produce a terrain and terrain stability map and an accompanying report for a portion of the Chehalis drainage (west of Harrison Lake).
Grading
- Final Exam 30%
- Labs 20%
- Seminar 10%
- Mapping Exercise 35%
- In-Class Activites 5%
NOTES:
Costs: $104 includes transportation, the majority of accommodation, course text material and airphotos.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Required Equipment - fieldboots; pack; camera; first aid kit; basic survival gear; staedtler pigment liners, 01, waterproof, black and red (available at Quad books).
REQUIRED READING:
Terrain Classification System for B.C. Guidelines and Standards to Terrain Mapping in B.C. Field Manual for Describing Terrestrial Ecosystems Selected readings - all provided
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