Field Geology I, Fall 2005

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Author:

Burchfiel, B. Clark

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

M.I.T.

Collection:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

Introduces techniques of geological field study. Weather permitting, several weekend field exercises provide practical experience in preparation for 12.115. Presents introductory material on the regional geology of the locale of 12.115. Description from the course home page: The course provides students with (1) an introduction to the geologic history of western North America, with particular emphasis on our field camp location and (2) an introduction to both digital and traditional techniques of geological field study. The weather permitting, several weekend field exercises provide practical experience in preparation for Field Geology II (12.115). It presents introductory material on the regional geology of the locale of 12.115.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Full Course, Lecture Notes, Syllabi, Other

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0