ES302 Quantitative Methods in Earth Science
Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)
ES302 Spring 2010 Class Syllabus
2009-2010 Finals Schedule
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Class Notes
The class notes are organized according to their order of occurrence throughout
the term. They are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) Format. Acrobat Reader
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Exam study guides will be included as the term progresses. Please check future
postings as exam time approaches
Introductory Math and Algebra Review
Reference List of Standard Algebraic, Geometric and Trigonometric Formulas
Units of Angular Measurement
Introduction to MS Excel (from Dr. Fay-Wolfe, University of Rhode
Island)
Introduction to the Brunton Compass and Compass Surveys
National Geophysical Data Center - Magnetic Declination Calculator
Review of Maps / Topographic Maps
Overview of Analog Map Measurements Using an Engineer's Scale
Application of Trigonometric Analysis to Geologic Problems
Text Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Problems
Overview of Map Digitizing Software and Image Processing (Tutorial)
Overview of Graphing Techniques and Regression
Overview of Grapher Software Package
Introductory Grapher Tutorial
Introduction to Contouring and Digital Elevation Models
Overview of Surfer Mapping Software Package
Introductory Surfer Tutorial Part 1
Introductory Surfer Tutorial Part 2
Reading: Introduction to Geostatistics and Data Analysis
Lab Exercises
Conversion Tables
Units of Angular Measurement
Link to Online Custom / Printable Graph Paper
10 x 10 (10 lines/inch) Graph Paper
Unit Algebra Exercise
Intro to Map Scales
Intro to Topgraphic Maps
Map Scale Problem (part 2)
Large-Scale Format Photo Exercise (Vintage WOU Campus Photo)
Map Measurement and Location Exercise Using Engineer's Scale and Protractor
Planix 7 Planimeter Instructions - Map Area Measurement with Planimeter
Quick Guide - Map Area Measurement with Planimeter
Student Worksheet for Determining Pace and Ocular Height
Classroom Mapping Exercise
Watershed Delineation and Drainage Area Measurement
Planix 7 Planimeter Instructions
Introduction to Triangulation Exercise
Base Map for Triangulation Problem
Intro Problem Set: Solving Geologic Problems
Exercise: Applying Algebra to Practical Hydrology Problems
Intro to Spreadsheets, MS Excel, and Geologic Data Analysis
Application of Excel to a Climate Problem
Application of Excel to an Alluvial Fan Problem
Relationships Between Geologic Variables
Tape and Compass Exercise - Surveying Campus Locations
National Geophysical Data Center - Magnetic Declination Calculator
WOU Campus Base Map - UTM (meters)
Brunton Navigator / GPS User Guide
In-Class Trig Map / Strike-Dip Exercise
Three Point Problem (Pittsburgh Coal)
Application of Ternary Diagrams to Geologic Problems
Using Surfer to Build Digital Elevation Models
Oregon 7.5-min DEM's Link (Surfer Exercise)
Monmouth 7.5-minute Quadrangle, 10-m Digital Elevation Model (*.zip)
Marys Peak 7.5-minute Quadrangle, 10-m Digital Elevation Model (*.zip)
Marys Peak 7.5-minute Quadrangle, 10-m Digital Elevation Model (*.zip)
Using Surfer to Build Lidar-Based Digital Elevation Models
WOU Campus 1-m Lidar-Based DEM First Returns (surfer *.grd format)
WOU Campus 1-m Lidar-Based DEM Bare Earth (surfer *.grd format)
Instructions for Converting ESRI ASCII Grid Format to Surfer Grid Format (Header Edits)
Intro to Geostatistics and Data Analysis
Introduction to Data Analysis via Hillslope Morphometry
Introduction to Rockworks Tutorial
Final Integrated Lab Project
Lab Data
Link to Online Custom / Printable Graph Paper
10 x 10 (10 lines/inch) Graph Paper
Intro to Excel Data Set (Excel Spreadsheet)
Oregon Weather Station Locations (Excel Spreadsheet)
Oregon Climate Zone 1 (Coastal) Precipitation Data (Excel Spreadsheet)
Oregon Climate Zone 2 (Willamette Valley) Precipitation Data (Excel Spreadsheet)
Oregon Climate Zone 4 (High Cascades) Precipitation Data (Excel Spreadsheet)
Oregon Climate Zone 7 (High Lava Plains) Precipitation Data (Excel Spreadsheet)
Alluvial Fan Exercise Data (Excel Spreadsheet)
Ternary Diagram Exercise - Swauk Sandstone Pointcount Data (Excel Spreadsheet)
Data Analysis Tutorial (MS Excel Spreadsheet)
Locations of US Cities (MS Excel *.xls)
EXCEL Function to Convert from Decimal Degrees to Deg-Min-Sec (Copy and paste into Excel)
=IF(A1<0,"-"&TEXT(ABS(A1)/24,"[hh]\şmm\'ss\"""),TEXT(A1/24,"[hh]\şmm\'ss\"""))
Appalachian Slope Data (MS Excel Spreadsheet)
Final Project Data
Download Mt. Bachelor USGS 10-m Digital Elevation Model (DEM - *.zip compressed file)
Download Mt. Bachelor USGS Digital Raster Graphic
(DRG - *.zip compressed file)
Appalachian Morphometry Data (Excel Workbook)
Fracture Orientation Data (Excel Workbook)
Mt. Bachelor X-Y-Z Elevation Data (Text File)
Newberry Cinder Cone Data (Excel Workbook)
Lab Answer Keys
Homework 1 Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 1 Intro to Geologic Problems
Homework 2 Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 2 Geological Variables
Homework 3 Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 3 Equation Manipulation
Homework 4 Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 5 Trigonometric Applications
Answer Key: Tape and Compass Exercise / Surveying Campus Locations
Three-Point Problem (Pittsburgh Coal) Answer Key
Final Project Answer Key
Lab Portfolio and Final Project Instructions
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Final Integrated Lab Project Instructions - Spring 2010
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