Advanced Field Geology 2002 information and logistics

Course and line numbers

Course requirements

• Participate in field trips
• Attendance at class meetings
• Turn in field maps and notes immediately after field trip for review and grading
• Black Canyon City landslide report and datasets
• Two (2) out of 3 of the other reports (<5 pages and compiled map with at least one other illustration answering questions specified prior to and during field exercise).

Grading schemes

• Field notes and maps
• Reports: 65% content (predefined for each exercise), 25% redrafted map; 10% clarity of writing.
• Total grade: 50% Field notes and maps and 50% reports.

Schedule of meetings and field trips--Subject to Change!

Tools and supplies

• Map Board/clipboard
• Good Pencils
• Colored pencils
• Rock hammer (or shovel) Use the shovels to dig out the late Quaternary "bedrock" or for scale
• handlens
• Field Notebook or notepad (be sure to photocopy map and notebook often for security).
• Field equipment: good boots, pack, water, sun protection (we will be in the field all day).
• Camping supplies: tent (if desired), sleeping bag, clothes (some warm), toiletries, cup, plate, silverware (we provide kitchen system), group food.
  Camping in style
  Another style
  
• How many field tools can you find in this picture?
  Look at these guys in their Xinjiang mapping mode

Notes on mapping

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