GEOL 220 - Methods in Field Geology

Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring

An introduction to geological field methods. Topics include keeping a field notebook of observations and measurements, outcrop sketches, and specimen descriptions, using topographic and geologic maps, basic orienteering, using geologic compasses, constructing cross sections, and preparing a field report.

Prerequisite(s): GEOS 120 or GEOS 130 or equivalent honors course.