Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Science
Lecture Code HM011000 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 地質図学
Subject Name
(Katakana)
チシツズガク
Subject Name in
English
Geologic Mapping
Instructor ANDO JUN-ICHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
アンドウ ジュンイチ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Tues7-8,Thur7-8:SCI B301
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Mainly by lecture writing on the blackboard, using PC-Projector, hard copy 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Earth and Planetary Science
Eligible Students 2nd grade students of the Department of Earth and Planetary Systems Science, Faculty of Science
Keywords Drawing practice for geological map, Stereo Net, Geologic structure,  
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Understanding the knowledge of rocks, minerals and natural resources, and Earthquake, structure of the Earth's interior and dynamics 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Earth and Planetary Systems Science
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・To acquire knowledge and understanding about the origin and development of the solar system and the earth.

Earth and Planetary Systems Science
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・To acquire knowledge and understanding about the origin and development of the solar system and the earth. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This lecture aim to master the fundamental theory of geologic structure and its formation. 
Class Schedule Lesson 1: Geologic survey and geologic map
Lesson 2: Topographic map
Lesson 3: Boundary of a stratum with a constant dip angle I
Lesson 4: Boundary of a stratum with a constant dip angle II
Lesson 5: Geological boundary
Lesson 6: Geological cross section
Lesson 7: Thickness of stratum
Lesson 8: Geological column map
Lesson 9: Fault, unconformity
lesson10: Fold
Lesson 11: Other methods of geological mapping
Lesson 12: Stereographic projection I
Lesson 13: Stereographic projection II
Lesson 14: Stereographic projection III
Lesson 15: Stereographic projection IV

Require submission of reports. Conduct tests. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
地質図学演習 岡本隆、堀利栄著 古今書院 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) PC-Projector 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Prepare for the next lesson by referring to the materials distributed in advance.
Review: Check your understanding of the following points.
Lesson 1: Geologic map
Lesson 2: Scale, contour lines
Lesson 3, 4 and 5: Strike and dip
Lesson 6 and 7: Geological cross section, Apparent dip angle
Lesson 7: Thickness of stratum
Lesson 8: Geological column map
Lesson 9: Fault, unconformity
lesson10: Fold
Lesson 11: Route map, Strike line map etc.
Lesson 12: Stereographic projection method
Lesson 13: Line structure, Plane structure, Pole, Rake
Lesson 14: Azimuth and Plunge
Lesson 15: Paleocurrent direction 
Requirements  
Grading Method writing assignment (10%), final exam (90%). 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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