Geol 3023: Field Techniques

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Cathy Baker – August 20, 2008

Syllabus

Sample Field Notes

Outcrop Observation

Your Field Notebook

A Code for Field Work

Stratigraphy of the Arkansas River Valley Region

Wentworth Grain Size Scale & Bedding Thickness Scale

Review of Sedimentary Rocks

Review of Sedimentary Structures

Review of Topographic Maps

Field Activity Tuesday, September 2:  Formations of the Arkansas River

Valley and Interpreting Topography

Project #1: Horesehead Lake Stratigraphic Section Directions

Project #2: Stream Survey Directions

Stream Surveying Procedures

Project #3: Large Scale Sweeden Island Terraces Project

Project #4: Casa Geological Mapping Project Directions

Casa Project Outline

Introduction to Geological Mapping – Notes

Mount Nebo Sample Geological Report

Geology Structure Notes

Using ArcGis in Creating Geological Maps

Project #5: Russellville Small-Scale Geological Mapping Project Directions