Course Catalog - 2015-2016

     

ESCI 334 - GEOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES

Long Title: GEOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES
Department: *Earth Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Earth Science
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.