Course
Discontinued
No
Course code
EAES 2800
Descriptive
Geological Mapping 1
Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
4.00
Start date
End term
201830
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 ArcGIS.
- 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 ArcGIS.
- 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 ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½policy. 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