Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: GEOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 322 AND ESCI 323 AND ESCI 301 or permission of instructor

Description: An introduction to the basic methods of description, recording, and interpretation of geologic features in the field, including rock and outcrop description, geologic mapping and cross-section construction. The course includes one or two required field trips during Saturdays, as well as a required seven day excursion either during Spring Break or during the semester. Taught every Spring. ESCI 323 may be taken concurrently with ESCI 334.