ES301 Geotechniques: Quantitative Methods

Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)

ES301 Winter 2005 Class Syllabus

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Class Notes

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Introductory Math and Algebra Review

  • Reference List of Standard Algebraic, Geometric and Trigonometric Formulas


    • Introduction to MS Excel (from Dr. Fay-Wolfe, University of Rhode Island)

    Introduction to the Brunton Compass and Compass Surveys

    Review of Maps / Topographic Maps

    Application of Trigonometric Analysis to Geologic Problems

    Overview of Grapher Software Package
  • Introductory Grapher Tutorial


    • 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

    Unit Algebra Exercise
    Intro to Map Scales
    Intro to Topgraphic Maps

    Classroom Mapping Exercise

    Intro Problem Set: Solving Geologic Problems

    Intro to Spreadsheets, MS Excel, and Geologic Data Analysis
    Application of Excel to a Climate Problem

    Relationships Between Geologic Variables

    Tape and Compass Exercise - Surveying Campus Locations

    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)

    Intro to Geostatistics and Data Analysis

    Introduction to Data Analysis via Hillslope Morphometry

    Introduction to Rockworks Tutorial

    Final Integrated Lab Project

    Lab Data

    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)
    Data Analysis Tutorial (MS Excel Spreadsheet)
    Appalachian Slope Data (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

    Final Project Data

    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
    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 (due Monday, 3/14/05)
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    Final Portfolio Checklist/Grade Sheet