BEG+3220+FIELD+GEOLOGY+AND+SURVEYING

BEG 3220: FIELD GEOLOGY AND SURVEYING
Course Facilitator: Dr. Kennedy Obiero 0722551343 Email: kobieroma@yahoo.com

**Contact Hours:** 42 Hours **Pre-requisites:** Petrology, Structural geology, Earth processes, Stratigraphy **Purpose:** To equip the learner with knowledge and skills for collecting numerous sample rocks and different field data from the earth surface. ** Expected learning Outcome: ** //By the end of the course unit, the learner should be able to:-// ** Course Content :** Role of field geology and survey, Components of field studies, Methods of geological mapping, Introduction Common field procedures, Techniques emphasized include, Surveying, GPS mapping, Satellite and aerial photo interpretation, Brunton compass, Pacing and traverse, Reconnaissance survey, Methodology for igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic rocks, Petrographical field feature of rocks, Igneous Sedimentary, Metamorphic, structural field features of rocks, Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, data to be collected during mapping exercise, some field indicators of minerals, rocks and structures, symbols used during geological mapping and symbols used on topographical maps, Preparation of field reports, maps and cross sections required. ** Teaching / learning Methodologies ****:** Lectures, lab practical activities, group discussions, individual assignments ** Instructional Materials and equipment ****:** Handouts; Chalk board; Projector; Computers; Text books ** Course assessment: ** Examination 70%; Continuous assessment Tests (CATS) assignments and practical, 30%; Total 100% **Recommended text books:** **ANNOUNCEMENT ****: **I will not be able to attend today’s Field Geology and surveying class as I have travelled for matanga at home. You are requested to seriously do the assignment below and bring it for presentation and marking next week without fail. It will cover a percentage of final grades. THANK YOU
 * Describe field relationships involving common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, including crosscutting relationships between faults, intrusions, and unconformities
 * Document field observations in a field notebook
 * Measure linear and angular observations using relevant.
 * Construction of geologic cross sections and prepare maps
 * 1) Andrena, H (2011) “Economics of oil regulation and the Brazilian reform: Some issues”, //Energy Policy//, Vol.39, pp.57–65
 * 2) Petroleum Marketing Monthly, March 2011, Office of Petroleum and Bio-fuels Statistics, U.S. Department of Energy.
 * 3) Oil Sensitivity and Systematic Risk in China O&G Industry Stock Indices, Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE IEEM

The following assignments must be done before our next class on 16/6/2017. It should be done in two groups. Each group will present their work in class next week.
 * __ASSIGNMENT __**

Discuss the main instruments used in Field Geology and surveying
 * Group A **

Explain the detailed steps followed in conducting field work in Field Geology and Surveying.
 * Group B **