ES301 Geotechniques: Quantitative Methods

Class Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat Format)

ES301 Winter 2007 Class Syllabus

2007-2008 Finals Schedule

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Final Grades Posted at Link Below: Have a Good Spring Break!

Click Here for Final Grades (Posted March 22, 2007)

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

    Link to Online Custom / Printable Graph Paper

    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

    Application of Excel to an Alluvial Fan 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

    Link to Online Custom / Printable 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)

    Appalachian Slope Data (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

    Final Project Data

    Web Link to Download Mt. Bachelor USGS 10-m Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
    Web Link to Download Mt. Bachelor USGS Digital Raster Graphic (DRG)
    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

    Instructions for WOU Terminal Server Access from Home

    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 2/16/07)
    Final Integrated Lab Project Instructions (due 3/19/07)
    Click Here for Final Porfolio Checklist (due 3/19/07)
    Final Portfolio Checklist/Grade Sheet