ESCI 290 Field Methods in the Earth Sciences

Methods and equipment used in field geology and environmental assessment, including use of a Brunton compass, GPS, outcrop description and sketching, basic mapping techniques, well testing, soil sampling and description, stream flow analysis, notebook maintenance, field safety, and report writing. One three-hour lab per week. Lab sessions will typically involve outdoor activities. Two or more half-day field trips. This course is equivalent to GSCI 290 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.