Detailed study of representative minerals from the various families. Advanced techniques will be performed by the student. Required field trips. Laboratory analysis of marine sediments and fossil assemblages. Required field trips.
Laboratory includes the collection and interpretation of geophysical data.
Required field trips. The principles and techniques of geologic field work. Independent and team mapping of local areas of geologic interest using modern field methods and instruments. 3.0 Semester hours Student field, laboratory and library investigation of a problem in the area of his or her interest in geoscience, the results of which will be presented in oral and written form. Class discussion of the individual papers and of other pertinent topics of current interest in geoscience.