Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
GEOL 4960 - Field Geology
Introduction to and application of geologic field mapping techniques. Satisfies the departmental field camp requirement.
Requisites: GEOL 3600
Credit Hours: 6
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing, Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Production of geologic maps will allow students to demonstrate the capacity for synthesizing and interpreting field data and compiling that information into a working understanding of the assigned field area
- Students will develop the capability to produce geologic maps and cross sections of unknown terrains working individually and/or in groups.
- Students will gain new field experience, perspective, competence, and confidence as a field geologist
- Students will greatly strengthen your observational accuracy in the field, and this skill will translate into other aspects of data description and interpretation
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