EASC 210       3 Credit Hours

Geological Field Methods I

This information is for the 2017/2018 academic year

Teacher responsible

Dr. Patrick Asamoah Sakyi

Prof. David Atta Peters

Availability

This course is available open to all visiting students but only as a continuing course.

Course Content

Fieldwork is an important aspect of geology. Learning to identify rocks in the field as well as make geologic maps and cross-sections are some of the fundamental skills a geologist must learn. Fieldwork also allows students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through direct practical learning. During this course, students will be taught basic geologic field methods through daily exercises and will come out with an understanding of the uses of these methods.

Teaching

 The course will be delivered through lectures, practical sessions and geological field trips.

Formative Coursework

There will be field work and field reports as well as post-field trip examination. Success in this course depends on reading widely on the topics to be treated, and is highly recommended.

Indicative reading

1.       Compton, R. R. l985, Geology in the Field: John Wiley & Sons, NY, 398 p.

2.       Moseley, F. 1981, Methods in Field Geology: W. H. Freeman & Co. Oxford, 211p.

3.       Tucker, 2003, The Field Description of Sedimentary Rocks, 3rd Ed.

4.       Published articles on Sedimentary Basins

Assessment and Grading

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