ERTH 250 - Introduction to Geologic Field Methods

(3 units)

Prerequisites: ERTH 102 with ERTH 104 or ERTH 105; or ERTH 110 with ERTH 104 or ERTH 105; or ERTH 106; all with grades of “C” or better.
Identification and description of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks in the field. Development of fundamental geological field techniques: recording, collection, and interpretation of geological field data. Creation and interpretation of geological maps, writing technical reports, and construction of geological illustrations.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1 hour, weekend field trips.) Not open for credit to students with prior credit in GEOL 250.