240514130 GIS APPLICATIONS IN GEOLOGICAL STUDIES ( 3 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 240411130, 240412100

In this course, students will get an overview of GIS applications and techniques for geological and natural resources studies during the first third of the class. Three or more groups of students will pick case studies out of a pool of ideas in geologic and natural applications during the remaining time of the class were students. Each group will present their work in class and submit a final report after completion. Application fields could include watershed management, mineral and rock mapping, natural and geologic hazards, oil reserves, etc.