Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
GEOL 4610 - Regional Field Geology
Students engage in field study of the geologic features of a particular region. Students make detailed observations of geologic features, solve geologic problems, and summarize their field data in professional reports. Region of study will vary between offerings.
Requisites: GEOL 2550 and one or more of GEOL (3120 OR 3150 OR 3300 OR 3400 OR 3500 OR 3600 OR 3700)
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 9.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 laboratory, 1.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to connect relevant experiences of field geology with academic knowledge from lab and classroom settings to facilitate the collection and management of accurate geologic data.
- Students will be able to see and make connections across geologic disciplines, data types, and perspectives so that they can identify appropriate data required to solve a range of geologic problems.
- Students will be able to adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one field location to a new location.
- Students will be able to complete a field analysis using visual representations of data and interpretations, such as stratigraphic columns, facies diagrams, and geologic maps, in ways that enhance meaning.
- Students will be able to demonstrate a developing sense of self as a geologist and build on prior experience to respond to new and challenging contexts.
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