ES301 Geotechniques: Quantitative Methods
Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)
ES301 Winter 2006 Class Syllabus
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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
is invoked as a plug-in within the web browser environment. It is available
on most machines at WOU. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free by returning
to Taylor's Home Page
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
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
Map Scale Problem (part 2)
Classroom Mapping Exercise
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
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)
Procedures for Electronic Submission of Exercises/Assignments
Instructions:
(1) Clicking on the link at the end of this section will take you to a server
called "WebCT".
(2) Once at the site, choose the "Log On to My WebCT" option.
(3) Enter your WOU student server username (the first letter of your first name
+ the first 6 letters of your last name).
Use all lower case letters only!!!
(4) Enter the last four digits of your student ID ("V") no. for the
password.
(5) Once you are logged in, look for the "Change Password" icon... you can change
your password at any time!
(6) Click on the "Electronic Submission of Assignments" icon.
(7) Click on the assignment you wish to submit, enter the requested information,
click "upload" and browse to your file folder.
(8) Attach your scanned assignment file and click "submit assignment". You may resubmit the assignment as many times as you
wish, but only during the "availability" dates.
(9) Make sure you save a hard copy of your exercises to include in your lab portfolios!
Note: Pay attention to the availability dates.
Note: Print your final submission screen from the web browser, this will be your
written record of electronically submitting the assignment on time!!
Click Here to Go to WebCT and the Homework Page
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
Click Here for Midterm Porfolio Checklist (due 2/17/06)
Final Integrated Lab Project Instructions (due 3/17/06)
Click Here for Final Porfolio Checklist (due 3/17/06)
Final Portfolio Checklist/Grade Sheet