Application to Quaternary history, environmental science and related fields. Graphical solution of structural problems. Origin, classification, composition, transportation, deposition and diagenesis of sediments. Laboratory covers identification and description of hand specimens as well as techniques of textural and compositional analysis. Surface and subsurface methods utilizing petrolgic and geophysical data.
Laboratory emphasizes correlation problem from geologic maps and subsurface data.
Emphasis on application to mineral exploration and development. Practical experience in collecting and presenting basic field data. Includes field mapping of stratigraphic and structural problems, aerial photographs, plane table maps and preparation of professional reports and geologic maps. Students pay own transportation, subsistence and tuition. Early registration recommended.