Course

Geological Information Systems

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Course code
EAES 2855
Credits
4.00
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
35
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course introduces computer applications for analyzing geological and mining exploration data to produce a variety of outputs including maps, cross-sections and 2D and 3D models.
Course content
  • Map production using acquired data, including topographic, geologic, geophysical, geochemical, drilling, land tenure and environmental data
  • Publicly available data sets
  • Exploration data sets
  • Digital terrain models
  • 2D and 3D surface and subsurface data display
  • Reserve and resource estimates
  • Software packages for geological mapping, which may include ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Pro, Microsoft Office, Maptek Vulcan, GeoSoft Target, Leapfrog Geo, Reflex ioGAS and others
Learning activities

This course will utilize lectures and computer labs.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation 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:

Labs and Assignments:     20-50%
Project(s): 10-30%
Lab exams: 0-30%
Term Tests: 15-30%
Final Exam: 25-30%
Total: 100%
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • produce maps displaying surface data;
  • acquire, format and process geological and exploration data;
  • integrate data from a variety of sources into geological maps;
  • create 2D and 3D models from surface and subsurface data;
  • manage and parse large data sets of geological data;
  • use drill hole data to estimate the type and size of mineral deposits;
  • analyze data to provide input for reserve/resource estimates;
  • use and compare open source software to proprietary software for geological mapping and analysis.
Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:

  • Law, M., Collins, A., Getting to Know ArcGIS for Desktop, ESRI Press or equivalent ArcGIS manual.
  • Articles and web pages for student study provided or referenced by the instructor.

Requisites

Prerequisites

EAES 1120 or GEOG 1120

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for EAES 2855
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
35
Currently enrolled
18
Remaining seats:
17
On waitlist
0
Building
Anvil Office Tower
Room
816
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
18:20
Section notes

EAES 2855 001 includes both lecture and lab.