Field Geology and Surveying 3 | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

PGP 2204

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

College:

College of Natural Sciences

School:

School of Physical Sciences

Department:

Geology

Course Discipline:

physics

Course Description & Objectives:

This is a comprehensive course that teaches students what a field geologist is required or expected to do right from the planning stage through the fieldwork campaign to delivery of a complete, clear final report at the end of a project. It also introduces the student to the basic surveying instruments and techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course students should be able to:

Identify the different rock types from their field relationships during mapping.
Use different methods and equipment for collecting geologic data.
Describe and distinguish between different rock structures.
Carry out proper collection, analysis and interpretation of geologic field data.
Apply the basic mapping and surveying techniques.
Appreciate and use different methods and equipment for collecting survey data.

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