Geol.751         INTERPRETATION OF GEOLOGICAL MAPS                                     (3 C.H.)

Parallel-sided lithological units (to recognize low, medium, or high dips in dissected topography, determination of the stratigraphic succession and thickness of a stratigraphic unit, construct stratigraphic column, construct structure contour map of a geological surface), lithological units with less regular shapes (sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks and mineral deposits, identification and distribution), faults (recognition, classification and determination of displacements), folds (recognition and classification), unconformities (types, significance), landforms and superficial deposits, ocean-floor geology, synthesis of the geology of an area (geometrical interpretation, geological interpretation), photo and image interpretation, case studies and exercises.

  • Books Recommended:
    • Interpretation of geological maps by Butler, B.C.M. and Bell, J.D., 1988. Longman Scientific and Technical, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.
    • An Introduction to geological structures and Maps by Bennison, G.M. and Moseley, K.A., 1997. Hodder Headline Group, London, New York, Sydney, Auckland.
    • Four dimensional analysis of geological maps; Techniques of interpretation by Boulter, C.A., 1989. John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, New Yor, Brisbane, Toronto, Singapore.
    • Geological Maps by Bolton, T., 1989. Cambridge University Press Cambridge, New York, Melbourne, Sydney.
    • Image interpretation in geology by Drury, S., 2001. Nelson Thrones Ltd. United Kingdom.