Geologic Field Methods @ UNI - Dr. Heinzel - Fall 2020
In general geologic field work is…
A. Observing, characterizing, classifying, interpreting geologic environments.
B. Applying geologic principles and knowledge to understand and sustainably interact with the Earth and beyond.
C. Creating geologic maps, stratigraphic sections, graphs and reports that communicates the results of field work.
Syllabus , Semester Project Description,
Week 4 handout Homework and Exam 1 (Friday, September 11) Outline
Iowa Geology - Semester Project Description
Lecture Summaries
Week 1 Field Geology Philosophy and Applications
Week 2 Structural Geology Review
Week 3 Field Journals/Outcrop Sketching
Week 4 Field Photography and Sampling
Week 5 Tower Rock Park Intro and Fiedwork
Week 6 Sedimentary Rocks and Environments Introduction Monday Sept. 21
Week 7 Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy, Introduction Monday Sept. 28
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Labs
Lab 1 Earth Materials in Review
Lab 2 Field Method Tools, Practice Makes Perfect Handouts - Field Gear List , Taking Field Notes
Lab 3 Geologic Sketch of the UNI Campanile
Lab 4 Digital Recon of Carroll
Lab 5 Sedimentary Lab Box
Lab 6 Stratigraphy
Video to help with lab
Video #2 -Part of Stuctural Geology Review
Resources
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Iowa