Class policies:

1. This lab requires time - please expect to be in lab for the full two hours each lab period. The labs will commonly require time outside of class as well ó do not neglect the labs. They build on each other, so if you get behind, it will be extremely difficult to catch up.

2. Each lab is due at the beginning of the lab on Tuesday, except where noted. I do not accept late labs. We will generally work on one lab during both periods in a given week.

3. You must attend each lab. If you have a conflict, you absolutely must make arrangements with me ahead of time.

4. There are no lab partners in this lab. Each student does his/her own work, except for the group projects at the end of the semester. However, I encourage discussion and debate - you will learn as much from each other as from me. That being said, please note that I will regard any duplicate answers as evidence of cheating, and both students involved will fail the lab. Donít put yourself, your friends, or me in an awkward situation.

5. I am available for extra help, either drop by or make an appointment - Iím not hard to find. The best way to reach me is by email - put "structure lab" in the subject field to make sure I read your message.

6. You will need the following supplies for each lab (including today):

        calculator w/ trig functions (nothing fancy)

        12 inch engineerís scale (divided in tenths)

        see-through plastic ruler with cm, mm, and tenths of inches

        protractor

        ruler-protractor

        sharp pencil with a fine point (mechanical pencil, or drafting type, 2H or 4H)

        a good eraser

        colored pencils (set of eight or more)

        triangle set: 30-60-90 and 45-45-90, beveled edge

        tablet of 9x12 inch tracing paper

7. General remarks (applicable to all labs):

    (1) Your name must be on every page of each problem set you turn in.

    (2) Strive for clear, professional work; this is most easily accomplished if you:

        (a) USE A SHARP PENCIL!!! Accuracy demands a fine point!

        (b) Circle or put a box around your answer if no space is provided.

        (c) LABEL every feature in constructions (this might get you partial credit and it helps me understand your
        thought process so that I am better able to help you learn!)

        (d) Use sharp colored pencils to distinguish features.

        (e) Write very legibly.

    (3) Show your work!! Iím a firm believer in partial credit, but only if I can follow your thought process.

8. Grades:     lab average: 25%             map project: 20%

                    quizzes: 15% each           seismic project: 5%

                    field trip: 5%

Jan. 16             Lab 1: Geometry, Strike and Dip, Bedding Thickness and 3-pt Problems

Jan. 18             Lab 1 cont.

Jan. 23             Lab 2: Structural Contours, Lab 1 due

Jan. 25             Lab 2 cont.

Jan. 30             Lab 3: Structural Contours II and Stereographic Projection, Lab 2 due

Feb. 1              Lab 3 cont.

Feb. 6              Lab 4: Stereographic Projection II, Lab 3 due

Feb. 8              Lab 4 cont.

Feb. 13            LAB QUIZ # 1, Lab 4 due

Feb. 15            Lab 5: Dolores Peak Quadrangle, Colorado; Structure Contours

Feb. 20            Lab 5: Doleres Peak Quadrangle, Colorado; Structure Contours

Feb. 22            Lab 6: Drill Core and Rotated Fault Problems, Lab 5 due

Feb. 27            Lab 6 cont.

Mar. 1              Lab 7: Fold Analysis and Downplunge Projections, Lab 6 due

Mar. 6              Lab 7 cont.

Mar. 8              Masonville and Drake Introduction, Lab 7 due

Mar. 13            Spring Break

Mar. 15            Spring Break

Mar. 20            Masonville and Drake cont.

Mar. 22            Masonville and Drake cont. (Computer Applications)
 
Mar 27.            LAB QUIZ 2

Mar. 29            Masonville and Drake cont.

Apr. 3              Masonville and Drake cont.

Apr. 5              Lab 8: Microstructures

Apr. 10            Lab 8 cont., Masonville and Drake Due

Apr. 12            Seismic Interpretation, Lab 8 due

Apr. 17            Seismic Interpretation

Apr. 19            Seismic Interpretation

Apr. 24            Seismic Interpretation, Presentations

Apr. 26             LAB QUIZ 3