Geological Mapping 1

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Course
EAES 2800
Discontinued
No
Course code
EAES 2800
Descriptive
Geological Mapping 1
Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
4.00
Start date
End term
201920
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
20
Contact hours
Lecture 2 hours Lab 4 hours
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Learning activities

Lecture, lab, and occasional field trips.

Course description
This course is about the techniques of collecting and mapping geological information and applications to sedimentary mineral and coal deposits. Some field trips will be required.
Course content
  • Map scales, projections, coordinate systems and symbology.
  • Publicly-available maps and reports:  GSC, BCGS and other provincial agencies, USGS and other organizations.
  • Maps and cross-sections applied to exploration and mining, including the selection, display and analysis of a number of types of data:  surface locations (drill holes, samples, adits, claim boundaries, etc.), surficial geology, bedrock geology, structure, thickness, lithology, mineralogy, geochronology, geochemistry, facies, fractures, subsurface maps, others.  Some applications will use GIS.
  • Geology of sedimentary deposits of minerals and coal, including the following types:  aggregate (gravel and sand), coal, potash,  uranium, banded iron, shale gas.  Deposit characteristics will be discussed, including:  formation, mineralogy, petrology, diagenesis, mapping.
  • Geological data collection using outcrop evaluation, core logging, drill information, and prepared samples.
  • Mineral and rock identification using hand specimen, stereo (low-power) microscope and petrographic microscope (introductory skills).
  • Geological reports.
Learning outcomes

After successfully completing EAES 2800, a student will be able to:

  • Utilize various publicly-available information sources when geologically evaluating an area.
  • Prepare and interpret a variety of geological map types, utilizing paper base maps and GIS.
  • Describe several types of sedimentary deposits of minerals and coal.
  • Collect mapping data from rock outcrops, drill cores and drill information (including mineral and rock identification, textures and structures).
  • Prepare geological reports.
Means of assessment

Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy.  The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester.  Evaluation will be based on the following:

Assignments and Labs        25 - 40%

Project(s)                          10 - 25%

Term Exams and quizzes    25%

Final Exam                        25%

Textbook materials

Students should consult the bookstore for the latest required course materials, including textbooks.

Textbooks:  

  • Ridley, J.; Ore Deposit Geology; Cambridge University Press or equivalent.
  • Moon, C.J, Whateley, M.K.G., Evans, A.M.; Introduction to Mineral Exploration; Blackwell Publishing, or equivalent.
  • Bennison, G.M.; An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps; Hodder Education Publishing, or equivalent.

Other Course Materials:  "Rite in the Rain" waterproof booklet or equivalent, rock hammer, hand lens, mineral identification kit, safety eyewear.

Prerequisites

EAES 1500

and EAES 1121 or GEOL 1121

and EAES 1900 or GEOL 1900

and CMNS (1105 or 1110 or 1111 or 1115 or 1118) or ENGL (any 1000 level course except 1099 and 1124).

Corequisites

Courses listed here must be completed either prior to or simultaneously with this course:

  • No corequisite courses
Equivalencies

Courses listed here are equivalent to this course and cannot be taken for further credit:

  • No equivalency courses
Which prerequisite

EAES 2810 and EAES 2910.