Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2021 - EASC 306 D100

Field Geology II (3)

Class Number: 1442

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Jun 21, 2021: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

    May 12 – Jun 21, 2021: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: EASC 201, 204, 205, and 206. All with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A 10-14 day field camp held after final exams in the spring term. Students will learn how to observe, record and interpret geological features, and will carry out geological mapping and analysis. Lectures on field methods, equipment and safety may precede the field camp. Field locations may vary from year to year.

COURSE DETAILS:

Field Geology 2 provides instruction in geological field methods and interpretation. Students who wish to register for this course should contact the instructor immediately. Students examine exposures of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock and combine their observations to form geological maps, sections and diagrams. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of map patterns and geological features in terms of geological processes and environments. The field school begins with three full days of lectures and labs at the Burnaby campus in mid-May. The off-campus component takes place in the southern Okanagan region in mid-late May for eleven days, including two travel days. Accommodation (individual motel rooms) and transportation are covered by the supplementary course fee.  Students buy their own food from local grocery stores and take-out / delivery restaurants

Grading

  • Grades will be based on assignments (individually and with partners), quizzes and examinations. 100%

NOTES:

Physical Ability/Safety: Students will need to walk on hilly, uneven ground for several kilometres, carrying a moderately heavy pack. Students who anticipate difficulty with this level of activity should contact the instructor immediately. Students will need to sign safety and risk forms.

COVID 19: Students will need to follow all regulations and procedures regarding COVID-19.

Supplementary Fee: The amount will be $636.72

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Each student must bring: light hiking boots, gaiters, outdoor clothing, rain gear, day pack, hammer, hammer holder, hand lens, notebook, clipboard, writing tools and other gear to be identified prior to the course. Compact binoculars will be an asset.

REQUIRED READING:

Hard Copy: Geological Field Techniques, First Edition 2010. Angela L. Coe, Wiley Blackwell. 
ISBN: 9781444330625

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2021

Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses.  Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).