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 , Sedimentary Box in class

Week 7 Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy, Introduction Monday Sept. 28 , Lab developing a graphic/stratigraphic log of Iowa's Paleozoic Handout One, Two, and Three. Due Monday Sept. 5.

Week 8 Mapping Igneous settings, Introduction Monday, Oct. 5, Lab, Wednesday/Igenous intrusive and extrusive settings

Week 9 Structural Geology #1 Monday Oct. 12 and #2 Wednesday Oct. 14

Week 10 Start Quaternary Mapping/Geomorphology , Monday October 19, Test 2 on Wednesday Oct. 21 Learning guide #2

Week 11 Quaternary environments #2 Friday Oct. 30

Week 12 Quaternary #3

Week 13/14 Field safety and survial and Project presentations

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