Consideration of the geology of individual ore deposits. Field trips to several mining areas in the Lake Superior region may be required. Spring-even years Application of principles and practices of physics to the solution of problems related to the solid earth. Principles of geophysical methods, and the interpretation of earth structure and other geologic problems from geophysical information. Laboratory use of certain geophysical instruments, field trips, and problems involving the reduction and interpretation of geophysical data.
Laboratory exercises in practical field problems.
Field trip required. A field trip is required. A three-day field trip to LaRue, Wisconsin, and a final written report are required. Student projects include measuring stratigraphic sections, stratigraphic correlation, geologic mapping, structural and stratigraphic analysis, and field analysis of igneous and metamorphic sequences. Contact instructor for application materials and information regarding special course fees.