JEO 315 - Field and Mapping Tech. in Geol.

Course Objectives

1. Importance of geological maps
2. well-rounded approach to earth-scientifical problems
3. Geology-geophysics relation in geophysical studies
4. Interpretation of geological maps

Course Description

Practical benefits and importance of geological maps. Elements of geological maps. Measurable geometric elements of geological maps, outcrops pattern concept, Structure contours. Geological mapping techniques, thickness concept of stratigraphical units. Unconformities, faults, field descriptions of faults, elements of faults, types of faults, offset and separation; Definition of faults on the geological maps, their type and offset; geology-Geomorphology relationship; Interpretation of geological maps