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Welcome to the Laboratory for

Introduction to Geology (GLG 103)

School of Earth and Space Exploration
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona 85287-1404

These online materials are to be used in coordination with
Observing and Interpreting Geology:
A Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology
by
Julia K. Johnson and Stephen J. Reynolds

 

 

Introduction: Read before you start the first lab!

Organization: How this course is organized

Materials: Items you will need to complete the labs

Course Outline: A preview of what's ahead

Computer Requirements: Be sure your computer is properly equipped

 

Module 1

Painted Canyon:
The Shape of the Land

Module 2

Locating Yourself on Topographic Maps

Module 3

Mineral Riches
of Painted Canyon

Module 4

Ancient Volcanoes
of Painted Canyon

Module 5

Ancient Environments
of Painted Canyon

Module 6

Ancient Mountains
of Painted Canyon

Module 7

Mapping the Geology
of Painted Canyon

Module 8

Reconstructing the Geologic History of
Painted Canyon

Module 9

Settling Painted Canyon

Module 10

Grand Canyon
of Northern Arizona

Module 11

Canyons and Mountains
of Southern and Central Arizona

Module 12

Virtual Field Trip
to Tempe Butte

 

Module 13

Hometown Geology

Module 14

Geology and Landscapes
of Arizona

 

 

Last modified: May, 2011

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