[Geoldept] Geological Field methods--New course for spring and info session

[Liz Schermer]

Hi all!



I want to draw your attention to a new hybrid course next quarter called Geological Field Methods, Geology 397G, 3 credits.  This is a great opportunity to get outside during the spring weather and to learn some local geology as well as field skills!  Please see the details about the course below ( CRN 24089).



About the course

Geology 397G will provide a field-intensive experience for students who were not able to have geology labs during remote instruction these last few quarters. This course will count as a spring field camp substitution if that applies to you.  Geology 212 and 318 are recommended prerequisites, but if you have had several other geology courses at the 200 or 300 level, I will waive the prerequisite.



Here is a description of the course:

This course is designed to teach you geological field methods including brunton compass use, structural and lithologic description, accurate field data collection and note-taking, and an introduction to geologic mapping. You will use your field data to interpret the geological history of our field sites. Tentative field sites include Chuckanut Mountains, Deception Pass State Park, and the North Cascades.  The trips will involve short, possibly hilly, hikes (less than 2 miles) and you will need to be prepared to work outside for up to eight hours even in windy or rainy conditions.  Transportation will be provided in WWU vans and personal vehicles to maintain social distancing.



Schedule (Hybrid):

  *   F 3-4 (remote-sync)--probably 3 or 4 sessions
  *   Saturdays (in-person)--5 sessions



This course will consist of a few remote-synchronous Zoom sessions and five mandatory in-person field trips taking place on Saturdays, mostly during the second half of spring quarter. To receive credit for the course, you must be able to attend the in-person field trips on Saturdays. All WWU COVID protocols will be followed on the field trips, and you will need to follow the WWU procedures for COVID-19 testing and symptom attestation in order to attend the field sessions.



Please see the attached PDF for instructions on how to enroll in Western’s badge tracking system for face-to-face learning. (Please let me know if you cannot access the PDF.)



If you have questions about the content of the course, please email Prof. Schermer at schermer at wwu.edu<mailto:schermer at wwu.edu>.


If you want more information about the course, please attend a zoom meeting scheduled for this Friday, 1 pm at this link:


https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/j/93970727860?pwd=QUJYRmc2b2Fmb2V6N1lSZ1dEQVROUT09



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Elizabeth Schermer, Ph.D, Professor  (she, hers, her)
Geology Dept
Western Washington University
516 High St. MS9080
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-650-3658
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