GEO 343 - Field Methods for Geoscientists

Institution:

Rocky Mountain College

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Description:

Annually. 3 semester hours This practical course in basic field techniques focuses on the use of the fundamental tools of geologic field work including topographic maps, air photos, the Brunton compass, field notebook, hand-held GPS, Jacob's staff, and elementary surveying instruments. Students draft profiles, cross-sections, geologic maps, and stratigraphic columns, and prepare geologic reports. This course should be taken during sophomore or junior year. Two hours of lecture and a two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: GEO101/104 or GEO105 and MAT110 or satisfactory score on a math placement exam.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

rocky.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 657-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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