Cyber-mapping for Teaching Undergraduate Geosciences Courses
Mohamed G. Abdelsalam
, Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Summary
Using cyber-mapping three-dimensional (3D) photo-realistic digital replica of geological outcrop to explain geometry of geological structures.
Context
Audience
Structural Geology
Skills and concepts that students must have mastered
Basic knowledge in geological structures including folding, faulting and unconformity. Basic knowledge in strain analysis.
How the activity is situated in the course
These activities are used in teaching structural geology concepts in the Physical Geology and Structural Geology classes at Missouri University of Science and Technology. They are designed as lab activities following discussion of geological structures.
Goals
Content/concepts goals for this activity
The goals of these activities include:
(1) Identification of folds, faults, and angular unconformity.
(2) Understand relationship between folding and faulting.
(3) Cross-section restoration
Higher order thinking skills goals for this activity
Extraction and analysis of geological data from cyber-mapping models
Other skills goals for this activity
The use of computer drawing software for the production of informative geological figures.
Description of the activity/assignment
To prepare to these labs, students will attend discussions on describing the geometry of geological structures, strain analysis and geological cross-sections.
Determining whether students have met the goals
The students will accurately identify the geological structures, accurately identify geometric elements of these structures, and produce accurate sketches.
More information about assessment tools and techniques.Download teaching materials and tips
- Activity Description/Assignment: Cyber-mapping Teaching Module (Acrobat (PDF) 2.4MB Dec11 10)
- Instructors Notes:
- Solution Set:
Other Materials
- Outcrop Number 1 (Acrobat (PDF) 5MB Dec11 10)
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- Outcrop Number 2 (Acrobat (PDF) 35.9MB Dec11 10)
