GEOL 101LAB - Introductory Geology Laboratory

Description:
Application of map study to geological processes and land forms, identification of rocks and minerals, and local field trips. Two hours laboratory per week. General Education Course - NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological (L).

Credits: (1)

General Education Category
NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological (L).

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Students can use maps and cross sections to describe and understand geological relationships.	Laboratory exercises that record geological relationships on maps and cross sections or that use maps to determine geological relationships (e.g. fault offset). These exercises include calculations of actual distances based on map scales.	Lab assignments.
Students make field observations and interpret these observations in terms of geological processes.	Laboratory field trips to local geologic features. Students make guided observations (e.g. characteristics of geologic deposits), discuss possible explanations, make interpretations (e.g. how sediments were deposited)	Lab assignments.
Students will make inquiry-driven laboratory and field observations.	Weekly lab sessions in which students use observational techniques to study various aspects of geology (rocks and minerals, field relations, etc.)	Lab assignments.