Field Geology
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
307
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Field based problem solving of local geological relationships in central Minnesota. Field trips to geologically significant areas.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Use topographic maps to locate yourselves accurately, and interpret or predict the origin of landforms.
Outcome
Produce a simple geologic map for an area of igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks or sediments.
Outcome
Interpret the depositional history represented by a sedimentary section you have measured.
Outcome
Produce a surficial geologic map and interpretation based on integrated aerial photo and field examination.
Outcome
Communicate accurately and effectively field observations and interpretations in field reports.
Outcome
Prepare a structural cross section based on field data.
Outcome
Search the published literature and databases for information or data relating to a field problem, and integrate the literature or data to introduce, solve, or help interpret the problem.
Outcome
Plan and complete a geological field investigation.
Dependencies
Programs
AHS307
is a
completion requirement
for: