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GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES 209
cues utilizing various mediums. Training in the drawing of block diagrams illustrating
land forms and geologic structure sections in perspective. Problems in projection.
Text: Block Diagrams, Lobeck.
Instructor: Willoughby.
Ge. 21 a, b. Introduction to Field Geology. 10 units (1-6-3); second and
third terms.
Prerequisites: Ge. 1 a, b, c; 3 a.
An introduction to the fundamental principles and technique used in geologic
mapping involving the interpretation of geologic maps, field studies of rock types,
the solution of simple field problems in structure and stratigraphy, and geologic
computations. To these ends, small areas are mapped in great detail and reports
prepared in professional form.
Text: Field Geology, Lahec.
Instructor: Bode.
UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE SUBJECTS
Ge. 100. Geology Club. 1 unit; all terms.
Presentation of papers on research in geological science by the students and staff
of the Division of Geological Sciences, and by guest speakers.
Required of all senior and graduate students in the Division.
Ge. 102. Oral Presentation. 1 unit; first, second, and third terms.
Training in the technique of oral presentation. Practice in the effective organization
and delivery of reports before groups.
Successful completion of this course is required of all candidates for the bachelor's,
master's, and doctor's degrees in the Division. The number of terms taken
will be determined by the proficiency shown in the first term's work.
Instructor: Jones.
Ge. 105. Optical Mineralogy. 10 units (2-6-2); first term.
Prerequisites: Ge. 1, 3.
Study of optical mineralogy and use of the petrographic microscope in the identification
of minerals.
Text: Thin Section Mineralogy, Rogers and Kerr.
Instructors: Fraser, Regan, A. Smith.
Ge. 106 a, b. Petrography. 10 units (2-6-2); second and third term ••
Prerequisites: Ge. 3 a, b, c; 105; Ch. 24 a, b.
A systematic study of rocks; the identification of their constituents by applica.
tion of the polarizing microscope; interpretation of textures; problems of genesis;
qualitative and quantitative classifications. Occasional field trip. will be arranged.
Text: petrology of the Igneous Rocks, Hatch and Wells.
Instructors: Campbell, Regan.
Ge. 109. Structural Geology. 10 unit. (4-0-6); first term.
Prerequisite: Ge. 21 a, b.
A consideration of the structural features of the Earth'. crust; folds, faults,
joints, foliation.
Text: Structural Geology, Nevin.
Instructor: Buwalda.