Geological Information Systems
Overview
- 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
This course will utilize lectures and computer labs.
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% |
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.
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
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.
Course Transfers
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
Institution | Transfer Details for EAES 2855 | |
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There are no applicable transfer credits for this course. |
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
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CRN
17361
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Wed | Instructor Last Name
Turner
Instructor First Name
Derek
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Course Status
Open
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EAES 2855 001 includes both lecture and lab.