9770 (v.8) Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Fieldwork:	8 x 1 Days Yearly
Prerequisite(s):	7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
Introduction to geological mapping techniques and recording of outcrop information from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Field positioning and navigation using aerial photographs. Maintaining field notebooks. Field safety. Field camp organisation.