ES302 Quantitative Methods

ES302 Quantitative Methods in Earth Science

Class Syllabus and Schedule (Adobe Acrobat Format)

ES302 Spring 2023 Class Syllabus (Updated April 12, 2023)
ES302 Spring 2023 Class Schedule (Updated April 12, 2023)

Taylor Spring 2023 Weekly Schedule

2022-2023 Final Exam Schedule

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ES302 Spring 2023 Weekly Lab Group Work Session with Beeb: Thursdays 2-4 PM; In-Person NS Building or via Zoom Conference

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Weekly Course Content Modules

The class learning resources and lab exercises are organized according to their order of occurrence throughout the term. They are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) Format. Exam study guides will be included as the term progresses. Please check future postings as exam time approaches

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Week 1 Class Materials - Team Building and Organization (April 3 - April 9, 2023)

A. Class Notes and Learning Resources

Click here for the ES302 Spring 2021 Class Syllabus (Updated March 29, 2021)
Click here for the ES302 Spring 2021 Tentative Class Schedule (Updated March 29, 2021)

AEG Jahns Lecture Guest Speaker Summary Documents: "Undergraduate Pathways to Careers in Earth and Environmental Science" (April 6, 2023)

Cronin Jahns Lecture Powerpoint Slide Show

Taylor Summary Notes and Outline

WOU Earth and Environmental Science Program Career Outcomes and Alumni Placement (1999-2023)

B. Week 1 Class Assignments

1-1. Students Needs Assessment Technology Survey (Spring 2023)

1-2. ES302 Diagnostic Skills Assessment Exercise

1-3. Click Here to Join Association of Engineering and Environmental Geologists (Free for Students; Print/Scan your Registration to Upload in Canvas)

1-4. Link to AEG 2023 Jahn's Distinguished Lecture, Thursday April 6, 3-4 PM, NS218

C. Week 1 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday April 10, 11 PM)

Task 1-1. Complete the Student Remote Technology Needs Survey

Task 1-2. Complete the ES302 Diagnostic Skills test

Task 1-3. Join the Association of Engineering and Environmental Geologists (Print/Scan Your Registration to Upload to Canvas)

Task 1-4. AEG Guest Speaker Summary Review (500-800 words)

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Week 2 Class Materials - Mathematics Review / Algebraic Problem Solving (April 10 - April 16, 2023)

A. Week 2 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Chapter 1 Solving Geologic Problems

Text Reading: Introduction to Problem Solving in Physical Science

Class Notes: Introductory Math and Algebra Review

Guidelines for Quantitative Problem Solving

Intro to Unit Conversion and Dimensional Analysis (Schoenfeld)

Conversion Tables

Reference List of Standard Algebraic, Geometric and Trigonometric Formulas

Units of Angular Measurement

Link to Online Custom / Printable Graph Paper

10 x 10 (10 lines/inch) Graph Paper

Video Resources
Video: How to Solve Quantitative Problems in Physical Science (Youtube 5 min)
Video: Unit Conversions the Easy Way (Youtube ~7 min)
Video: Introduction to Fractional Map Scales (Youtube ~4 min)
Video: Map Scales and Ratio Problems (Youtube ~10 min)

B. Week 2 Lab Exercises

2-1. Unit Introduction to Monmouth Quad Map Exercise

Monmouth 7.5-Minute Quadrangle (*.tif image file)

2-2. Unit Algebra Exercise

Video: Unit Conversions the Easy Way (Youtube ~7 min)

2-3. Intro to Map Scales

Video: Introduction to Fractional Map Scales (Youtube ~4 min)

Video: Map Scales and Ratio Problems (Youtube ~10 min)

2-4. Map Scale Problem (part 2)

Monmouth 7.5-Minute Quadrangle (*.tif image file; to use as scaling calibration for air photo)

2-5. Intro Problem Set: Solving Geologic Problems (Waltham, Ch. 1)

C. Week 2 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday April 17, 11 PM)

Task 2-1. Introduction to Monmouth Quad Topographic Map Exercise

Task 2-2. Unit Algebra Exercise

~~Task 2-3. Intro to Map Scales~~[HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 2-4. Map Scale Problem (part 2)~~[HOLD Do Not Complete]

Task 2-5. Waltham Text Ch. 1 - Reading and Complete Problems: Q1.1, Q1.2, Q1.3, Q1.4, Q1.4, Q1.5, Q1.8, Q1.9, Q1.10

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Week 3 Class Materials - 2-D Models and Map Principles (Part 1) (April 17 - April 23, 2023)

ES302 Zoom Class Week 3 Recording April 14, 2021 [Map Basics]

A. Week 3 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Introduction to Geologic Thinking and Problem Solving
Text Reading: Overview of Topographic Maps and Map Reading

Class Notes: Review of Maps / Topographic Maps
Class Notes: Introduction to Map Projections and Coordinate Systems

Slide Show: Mapping and Surveying Principles
Slide Show: Map Elements and Geometric Expression
Slide Show: Basics of Map Projections

Video Resources
Video: Intro to Topographic Map Reading (Youtube ~15 min)
Video: Intro to Drawing Topographic Profiles (Youtube ~5 min)
Video: Introduction to Map Scales (Youtube ~15 min)
Video: Measuring Compass Bearings and Azimuth Directions (Youtube ~3 min)

Video: Azimuth Bearings (Youtube ~3 min)

Video: Converting Quadrant Bearings to Azimuth (Youtube ~6 min)
Video: Longitude and Latitude Coordinate System (Youtube ~3 min)
Video: Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Coordinate System (Youtube ~5 min)
Video: Converting Long-Lat Degrees-Minutes_Seconds to Decimal Degrees (Youtube ~3 min)

B. Week 3 Lab Exercises

~~3-2. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Geologic Thinking and Problem Solving~~
3-3. Lab Exercise: Overview of Topographic Maps and Map Reading
3-4. In-Class Exercise: Conversion of Longitude and Latitude
3-5. Map Projections - UTM Map Location Exercise

3-6. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Measurements and Relationships (Activity 1.4)

C. Week 3 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday April 24, 11 PM)

~~Task 3-1. Week 3 Canvas Forum Participation Activity~~ [HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 3-2. AGI Lab 1 Intro to Geologic Thinking (Acitivity 1.3 Part A, p. 30-31; Activity 1.4 Parts A-E p. 32, Parts J-M, p. 33-34)~~ [HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 3-3. AGI Lab 9 Topographic Maps (Activity 9.1, p. 249-250; Activity 9.2, p. 251-252, Activity 9.3, p. 253, Activity 9.5, p. 257; Activity 9.6, p. 258)~~ [HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 3-4. In-Class Exercise: Conversion of Latitude and Longitude~~ [HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 3-5. UTM Location Exercise~~ [HOLD Do Not Complete]

Task 3-6. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Measurements and Relationships (Complete Activity 1.4 only)

Task 3-7. OSU Water Resources Symposium Summary Review (500-800 words - Session Summary / Lessons Learned)

OSU Water Research Symposium Abstracts with Programs 2023

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Week 4 Class Materials - Geologic Variables and Equation Manipulation (April 24 - April 30)

Online Real-Game Quiz 1 Thursday April 27, 2023; Canvas Drop-In 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM; Open Book, 1 hour time limit once quiz is opened

Quiz 1 Study Guide (Weeks 1 to 3 Content)

Quiz 1 Spring 2023

ES302 Zoom Class Week 4 Recording April 21, 2021 [Equation Manipulation]

A. Week 4 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Chapter 2 Relationships Between Geologic Variables
Text Reading: Chapter 3 Equation Manipulation

Video Resources
Video: Unit Conversions the Easy Way (Youtube ~7 min)
Video: Methods for Algebraic Re-Arranging Equations and Solving Problems (Youtube ~2.5 min)
Video: Rearranging and Solving Equations in Physical Science (Youtube ~15 min)
Video: Graphical Determination of Rates and Slopes of Lines (Youtube ~13 min)
Video: Sedimentation Rates and Geologic Time (Youtube ~4 min)

B. Week 4 Lab Exercises

4-2. Problems - Relationships Between Geologic Variables (Waltham Chap 2)

10 x 10 (10 lines/inch) Graph Paper

4-3. Problems - Equation Manipulation (Waltham Chap 3)

4-4. Exercise: Applying Algebra to Practical Hydrology Problems

C. Week 4 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday May 1, 11 PM)

~~Task 4-1. Week 4 Canvas Forum Participation Activity~~Hold Do Not Complete

Task 4-2. Waltham Text Ch. 2 - Reading and Complete Problems: Q. 2.1, Q. 2.2, Q 2.3, Q 2.8, Q. 2.11

Task 4-3. Waltham Text Ch. 3 - Reading and Complete Problems: Q. 3.1, Q 3.2

Task 4-4. Exercise: Applying Algebra to Practical Hydrology Problems Complete the Following: Q. 1, Q. 2, Q. 3, Q. 6,

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Week 5 Class Materials - Map Principles (Part 2) and Geologic Problem Solving (May 1 - May 7, 2023)

ES302 Zoom Class Week 5 Recording April 28, 2021 [Hydro Problem Solving, Contouring, Slope Calculation]

Field Trip Thursday May 4, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, WOU Groundwater Well Drilling Project (Location: NW Corner of Campus, Disc Golf Course)

WOU Groundwater Laboratory Drilling Project - Field Guide

WOU Groundwater Laboratory Video Summary (YouTube)

A. Week 5 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Contouring and Contouring Techniques
Text Reading: Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and Representation of Terrain Shape
Text Reading: Introduction to Geologic Maps

Video Resources
Video: Intro to Drawing Contour Lines (Youtube ~12 min)
Video: Digital Image Resolution Explained (Youtube ~3 min)
Video: Introduction to Digital Elevation Models in GIS (Youtube ~12 min)

B. Week 5 Lab Exercises

~~5-2. Reading Review Questions: Contouring and Contouring Techniques~~

~~Text Reading: Contouring and Contouring Techniques~~

~~5-3. Reading Review Questions: Digital Elevation Models and Representation of Terrain Shape~~

~~Text Reading: Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and Representation of Terrain Shape~~

~~5-4. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Digital Images and Spatial Scale Resolution~~

~~5-5. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Rasters and DEMs~~

~~5-6. Reading Review Questions: Introduction to Geologic Maps~~

~~Text Reading: Introduction to Geologic Maps~~

C. Week 5 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday May 8, 11 PM)

Task 2-3. Intro to Map Scales [revisit exercise from week 2]

Task 3-3. AGI Lab 9 Topographic Maps (Activity 9.2, p. 251 Parts A, C, D, E, F); (Activity 9.3, p. 253); (Activity 9.6, p. 258) [revisit exercise from week 3]

~~Task 5-1. Week 5 Canvas Forum Participation Activity~~[HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 5-2. Reading Review Questions / Key Word Search: Text Reading: Contouring and Contouring Techniques~~[HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 5-3. Reading Review Questions / Key Word Search: Text Reading: Digital Elevation Models and Representation of Terrain Shape~~[HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 5-4. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Digital Images and Spatial Scale Resolution~~[HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 5-5. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Rasters and DEMs~~ [HOLD Do Not Complete]

~~Task 5-6. Reading Review Questions: Introduction to Geologic Maps~~ [HOLD Do Not Complete]

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Week 6 Class Materials - Midterm Exam; Trigonometric Problem Solving (Part 1) (May 8 - May 14, 2023)

Online Quiz 2 Thursday May 11 via Canvas Course Shell

Quiz 2 Study Guide (Spring 2023)

ES302 Zoom Class Week 6 Recording May 5, 2021 [Intro to Trigonometric Problem Solving]

A. Week 6 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Chapter 5 Application of Trigonometry to Geologic Problems

Class Notes: Application of Trigonometric Analysis to Geologic Problems

Reference List of Standard Algebraic, Geometric and Trigonometric Formulas

Units of Angular Measurement

Video Resources

Video: Determining the Slope of a Line (Youtube ~4 min)

Video: Calculating Gradient of a Slope from a Topographic Map (Youtube ~3 min)

Video: Calculating Gradient of a Slope in Percent and Degrees (Youtube ~7 min)

Video: Basics of the Unit Circle (Youtube ~9 min)

Video: Introduction to Right Triangles and Pythagorean Theorem (Youtube ~11 min)

Video: Introduction to Trigonometric Identities (Youtube ~9 min)

Video: Solving Right Triangle Problems (Youtube ~9 min)

B. Week 6 Lab Exercises

6-2. Waltham Ch. 5 - Trigonometric Applications to Geologic Problems

C. Week 6 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday May 15, 11 PM)

~~Task 6-1. Week 5 Canvas Forum Participation Activity~~[HOLD Do Note Complete]

Task 3-4. In-Class Exercise: Conversion of Latitude and Longitude

Task 3-5. UTM Location Exercise

Task 6-2. Waltham Ch. 5 - Trig Problems Part 1 (complete Q. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 only) ~~(5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.17, 5.19, 5.22~~)

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Week 7 Class Materials - Trigonometric Problem Solving (Part 2) (May 15 - May 21, 2023)

A. Week 7 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Chapter 5 Application of Trigonometry to Geologic Problems
Text Reading: Twiss and Moore, Ch. 2, Structural Techniques - Introduction to Strike and Dip

Journal Reading: Vacher (2000) Introduction to the Three-Point Problem

Class Notes: Application of Trigonometric Analysis to Geologic Problems

Reference List of Standard Algebraic, Geometric and Trigonometric Formulas

Units of Angular Measurement

In-Class Three Point Problem Demonstration

Solution to In-Class Three Point Problem Demonstration

Video Resources

Video: Anatomy of the Brunton Compass (Youtube ~4 min)

Video: Intro to Surveying with the Brunton Compass (Youtube ~4 min)

Video: Measuring Strike and Dip of Planar Features (Youtube ~14 min)

Video: Measuring Height of Objects in Field Using Trigonometry (Youtube ~4 min)

Video: Azimuth Bearings (Youtube ~3 min)

Video: Converting Quadrant Bearings to Azimuth (Youtube ~6 min)

Video: Determining Easting and Northing Coordinates from Point Bearings (Youtube ~11 min)

Video: Solving the 3-Point Problem (Youtube ~9 min)

Video: How to work with 3-Point Problems, Apparent Dip and Strike Lines (Youtube ~20 min)

B. Week 7 Lab Exercises

7-2. Reading Review Questions: Twiss and Moore, Ch. 2, Structural Techniques

Text Reading: Twiss and Moore, Ch. 2, Structural Techniques (p. 11-15 only)

7-3. Gradient and Slope Measurement on Monmouth Quad Exercise

7-4. Introduction to Three-Point Problem (Problem 2.3)

7-5. Applied Geologic Problem Solving - Trigonometry Part 2

7-6. Student Worksheet for Determining Pace and Ocular Height

7-7. Introduction to Brunton Compass Lab Exercise

C. Week 7 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday May 22, 11 PM)

~~Task 7-1. Week 7 Canvas Forum Participation Activity~~HOLD Do Not Complete

~~Task 7-2. Reading Review Questions - Text Reading: Twiss and Moore Chapter 2 Structural Geology Methods (page 11-15)~~HOLD Do Not Complete

Task 7-3. Gradient and Slope Measurement on Monmouth Quad Exercise

~~Task 7-4. Class Exercise: Introduction to Three-Point Problem (Problem 2.3)~~HOLD Do Not Complete

Task 7-5. Applied Geologic Problem Solving - Trigonometry Part 2

Task 7-6. Student Pace and Ocular Height Worksheet

Task 7-7. Introduction to Brunton Compass

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Week 8 Class Materials - Graphing and Data Visualization (May 22 - May 28, 2023)

A. Week 8 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Chapter 6 Graphs
Text Reading: Introduction to Stereographic Projections

Class Notes: Overview of Graphing Techniques

Video Resources

Video: Linear Graphing (Youtube ~6 min)

Video: Linear vs. Logarithmic Scales (Youtube ~2 min)

Video: Semi-Logarithmic Scales (Youtube ~7 min)

Video: Bar Graphs and Frequency Histograms (Youtube ~2 min)

Video: Introduction to Box and Whisker Plots (Youtube ~2 min)

Video: Rose Diagrams Explained (Youtube ~7 min)

Video: Intro to Ternary Diagrams (Youtube ~7 min)

Video: Ternary Diagrams for Petrologists (Youtube ~3 min)

Video: Stereonets Explained (Youtube ~3 min)

Video: Stereonets - Plotting Planes and Poles (Youtube ~3 min)

Printable Graph Paper and Online Graphing Links
Link to Online Custom / Printable Graph Paper

10 x 10 (10 lines/inch) Graph Paper

Blank Polar / Rose Graph Paper

Blank Ternary Graph Paper

Schmidt Equal Area Net

Soil Texture Diagram

Ternary Plot.Com Online Ternary Plot Software

Triangular Graph Constructor Online

B. Week 8 Lab Exercises

8-1. Reading Review Questions - Waltham Ch. 6 Graphs

Video: Linear Graphing (Youtube ~6 min)

Video: Linear vs. Logarithmic Scales (Youtube ~2 min)

Video: Semi-Logarithmic Scales (Youtube ~7 min)

Video: Bar Graphs and Frequency Histograms (Youtube ~2 min)

8-2. Textbook Exercises: Chapter 6 Graphs (Q 6.2, Q 6.3, Q. 6.4, Q. 6.8, Q. 6.9, Q. 6.12)

8-3. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Rose Plots

Video: Rose Diagrams Explained (Youtube ~7 min)

8-4. Lab Exercise: Application of Ternary Diagrams to Geologic Problems

Video: Intro to Ternary Diagrams (Youtube ~7 min)

Soil Texture Diagram

Ternary Plot.Com Online Ternary Plot Software

Triangular Graph Constructor Online

8-5. Tape and Compass Exercise - Surveying Campus Locations (Complete Task 2 Only - Height of Building Using Clinometer)

Video: Measuring Height of Objects in Field Using Trigonometry (Youtube ~4 min)

8-6. Introduction to Strike and Dip (NS Building Front Lawn)

Video: Measuring Strike and Dip of Planar Features (Youtube ~14 min)

C. Week 8 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday May 29, 11 PM)

Task 8-1. Reading Review Questions - Waltham Chapter 6 Graphs

~~Task 8-2. Waltham Text Chapter 6 Exericses (Q 6.2, Q 6.3, Q. 6.4, Q. 6.8, Q. 6.9, Q. 6.12)~~HOLD Do Not Complete

~~Task 8-3. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Rose Plots~~HOLD Do Not Complete

~~Task 8-4. Lab Exercise: Application of Ternary Diagrams to Geologic Problems~~HOLD Do Not Complete

Task 8-5. Tape and Compass Exercise - Surveying Campus Locations (Complete Task 2 Only - Height of Building Using Clinometer)

Task 8-6. Intro to Strike and Dip Mapping NS Building Front Lawn

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Week 9 Class Materials - Geostatistics and Data Analysis (May 29 - June 4, 2023)

ES302 Week 9 Zoom Class Recording, May 26, 2021

Online Quiz 3 Thursday June 1 via Canvas Course Shell

Midterm Exam Study Guide (Spring 2021)

A. Week 9 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Chapter 7 Statistics
Ancillary Reading: Intro to Geostatistics

Ancillary Reading: Olea, 2008, Basic Statistics for Earth Science (USGS Open-File Report)

Wikipedia Glossary of Probability and Statistics Terms

Video Resources

Video: Introduction to Statistics (Youtube ~3 min)

Video: Introduction to Descriptive Statistics (Youtube ~13 min)

Video: Finding Mean, Median, Mode (Youtube ~5 min)

B. Week 9 Lab Exercises

9-1. Week 9 Forum Activity - Groundwater Quality of Mountain Fir Lumber Site, Independence, Oregon

9-2. Textbook Exercises: Chapter 7 Statistics (Questions 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.11)

9-3. Class Exercise: Intro to Geostatistics and Data Analysis (Parts 1 and 2)

Ancillary Reading: Intro to Geostatistics

C. Week 9 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday June 5, 11 PM)

Task 8-3. Lab Exercise: Introduction to Rose Plots

Task 8-4. Lab Exercise: Application of Ternary Diagrams to Geologic Problems

~~Task 9-1. Week 9 Canvas Forum Participation Activity~~HOLD Do Not Complete

~~Task 9-2. Waltham Text Chapter 7 Exericses (Questions 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6, 7.11)~~HOLD Do Not Complete

~~Task 9-3. Class Exercise: Intro to Geostatistics and Data Analysis (Parts 1 and 2)~~HOLD Do Not Complete

~~Task 9-5. Intro to Triangulation and Leveling~~HOLD Do Not Complete

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Week 10 Class Materials - Geologic Site Analysis (June 5 - June 11, 2023)

ES302 Week 10 Zoom Class Recording, June 2, 2021

A. Week 10 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Text Reading: Base Maps
Text Reading: Preparing Geologic Maps

Video Resources

Video: Basics of Geologic Mapping (Youtube ~9 min)

B. Week 10 Lab Exercises

10-2. Reading Review Questions: Base Maps

Text Reading: Base Maps

10-3. Reading Review Questions: Preparing Geologic Maps

Text Reading: Preparing Geologic Maps

10-4. WOU Hydrogeologic Site Analysis Exercise Worksheet

WOU Site Geologic Maps and Data Packet

C. Week 10 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday June 12, 11 PM)

Week 10 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday June 12, 11 PM)

There are no required homework assignments for Week 10, only optional extra credit

OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT: Task 7-2. Reading Review Questions - Text Reading: Twiss and Moore Chapter 2 Structural Geology Methods (page 11-15)

OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT: Task 10-3. Reading Review Worksheet: Preparation of Geologic Maps

~~Task 10-1. Week 10 Canvas Forum Participation Activity~~HOLD Do Not Complete
~~Task 10-2. Reading Review Worksheet: Base Maps~~HOLD Do Not Complete
~~Task 10-3. Reading Review Worksheet: Preparation of Geologic Maps~~HOLD Do Not Complete
~~Task 10-4. Lab Exercise: WOU Hydrogeologic Site Analysis Exercise~~HOLD Do Not Complete

General Instructions: Prepare for final exam and complete all outstanding assignments that need to be submitted.

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Week 11 Final Exams (June 12 - June 16, 2023)

Final Exam, In-Person Lab Practicum: Wednesday June 14, 2023; 12-2 PM, NS218 (Lunch Provided)

Final Exam Study Guide Spring 2023

Video Resources

Special Guest Lecture: Wednesday May 12, 2021, 2 PM; Rachel Pirot, Engineering Geologist, Weyerhauser

Click Here for Zoom Recording of Rachel's Presentation May 12, 2021

Class Note Archives

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

Units of Angular Measurement

Guidelines for Quantitative Problem Solving

Intro to Unit Conversion and Dimensional Analysis (Schoenfeld)

Introduction to the Brunton Compass and Compass Surveys

NOAA National Geophysical Data Center - Magnetic Declination Calculator

Review of Maps / Topographic Maps

Introduction to Map Projections and Coordinate Systems

Overview of Analog Map Measurements Using an Engineer's Scale

Application of Trigonometric Analysis to Geologic Problems

Text Chapter 5 - Trigonometric Problems

Gradient and Slope Measurement on Monmouth Quad Exercise (New Spring 2017)

Overview of Map Digitizing Software and Image Processing (Tutorial)

Overview of Graphing Techniques and Regression

Soil Texture Diagram

Reading: Introduction to Stereographic Projections

Introduction to Stereographic Projections

Schmidt Equal Area Net

Overview of Grapher Software Package

Introductory Grapher Tutorial

Introduction to Contouring and Digital Elevation Models

Overview of Surfer Mapping Software Package

Introductory Surfer Tutorial Part 1

Introductory Surfer Tutorial Part 2

Reading: Introduction to Geostatistics and Data Analysis

Digital Lab Report Submission Instructions

Homework Instructions:

(1) Clicking on the link at the end of this section will take you to a web-based class management system called "Canvas"
(2) Once at the WOU Portal site, Login with your WOU network username and password.
(3) The class Canvas course shell is cross-linked with the external class web site: news events, forums, due dates, and links to weekly homework/practice quizzes.
(4) All class resources and learning materials are posted on the external class web site, the Canvas course shell is used primarily to upload weekly assignments.
(5) You may stop and begin the practice quizzes as many times as you wish, but only until you click "submit for grading".
(9) Make sure you save a digital copy of your homework answers and/or save them as a digital file on your local drive!

Click Here to Go to Canvas and the ES302 Course Shell

Lab Data

Link to Online Custom / Printable Graph Paper

10 x 10 (10 lines/inch) Graph Paper

Blank Polar / Rose Graph Paper

Blank Ternary Graph Paper

Schmidt Equal Area Net

Soil Texture Diagram

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)

Locations of US Cities (MS Excel *.xls)

Click Here for Excel Lat-Lon Decimal Degree to Deg-Min-Sec Conversion Formula (MS Excel *.xls)

Appalachian Slope Data (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

Final Project Data

Download Mt. Bachelor USGS 10-m Digital Elevation Model (DEM - *.zip compressed file)
Download Mt. Bachelor USGS Digital Raster Graphic (DRG - *.zip compressed file)
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)

Lab Answer Keys

Lab Answer Keys Spring 2023

Task 2-1 Answer Key - Monmouth Quad Exercise, Introduction to Topographic Maps

Task 2-2 Answer Key - Unit Algebra / Unit Conversion Exercise

Task 2-5. Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 1 Intro to Geologic Problems

Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 2 Geological Variables

Homework 3 Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 3 Equation Manipulation

Answer Key - Applied Hydrology Problems

Answer Key - Map Scaling Problems 1

Answer Key - Map / Photo Scaling Problem 2

Answer Key - Longitude-Latitude Decimal Degree Conversion Worksheet

Text Answer Key - Appendix B. Solutions to Problems

Answer Key: Gradient and Slope Measurement from Topographic Map

Answer Key - Measuring Compass Bearings Monmouth Quad

Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 5 Trigonometric Applications

Key - Introduction to Brunton Compass

Answer Key: Tape and Compass Exercise / Surveying Campus Locations

Answer Key: Quiz 3 Answer Key (2023)

Quiz 1 Answer Key - Spring 2021

Quiz 2 Answer Key - Spring 2021

Quiz 3 Answer Key - Spring 2021

Active Answer Keys - Updated April 25, 2021
Text Answer Key - Appendix B. Solutions to Problems

Answer Key - Monmouth Quad Exercise, Introduction to Topographic Maps

Answer Key - Unit Algebra / Unit Conversion Exercise
Answer Key - Earth Beer Ball / Volume Problem
Answer Key - Map Scaling Problems 1
Answer Key - Map / Photo Scaling Problem 2
Answer Key - Longitude-Latitude Decimal Degree Conversion Worksheet
Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 1 Intro to Geologic Problems

Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 2 Geological Variables
Homework 3 Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 3 Equation Manipulation
Answer Key - Applied Hydrology Problems

Quiz 1 Answer Key - Spring 2021
Quiz 2 Answer Key - Spring 2021
Quiz 3 Answer Key - Spring 2021

Active Answer Keys - Updated April 29, 2021
Text Answer Key - Appendix B. Solutions to Problems
Answer Key - Monmouth Quad Exercise, Introduction to Topographic Maps

Answer Key - Unit Algebra / Unit Conversion Exercise
Answer Key - Earth Beer Ball / Volume Problem
Answer Key - Map Scaling Problems 1
Answer Key - Map / Photo Scaling Problem 2
Answer Key - Longitude-Latitude Decimal Degree Conversion Worksheet
Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 1 Intro to Geologic Problems
Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 2 Geological Variables
Homework 3 Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 3 Equation Manipulation
Answer Key - Applied Hydrology Problems
Quiz 1 Answer Key - Spring 2021
Quiz 2 Answer Key - Spring 2020
Answer Key: Gradient and Slope Measurement from Topographic Map
Answer Key: Task 5-4 Spatial Scales and Resolution
Answer Key: Task 5-5. Introduction to Rasters and Digital Elevation Models

Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 5 Trigonometric Applications

Three-Point Problem (Pittsburgh Coal) Answer Key
Intro to Three Point Problem Q2.3 Answer Key

Answer Key: Gradient and Slope Measurement from Topographic Map
Answer Key - Measuring Compass Bearings Monmouth Quad

Answer Key: Gradient and Slope Measurement from Topographic Map
Answer Key: Task 5-4 Spatial Scales and Resolution
Answer Key: Task 5-5. Introduction to Rasters and Digital Elevation Models

Quiz 3 Review Materials - Week 5, 6 and 7 Lab Answer Keys
Answer Key: Gradient and Slope Measurement from Topographic Map
Answer Key: Task 5-4 Spatial Scales and Resolution
Answer Key: Task 5-5. Introduction to Rasters and Digital Elevation Models
Answer Key - Measuring Compass Bearings Monmouth Quad
Answer Key - Waltham Ch. 5 Trigonometric Applications
Three-Point Problem (Pittsburgh Coal) Answer Key
Intro to Three Point Problem Q2.3 Answer Key

Inactive Answer Keys - TBD

Key - Introduction to Brunton Compass
Answer Key: Tape and Compass Exercise / Surveying Campus Locations
Answer Key: Gradient and Slope Measurement from Topographic Map

Key - Determining Scale for Map Drawing
Intro to Stereonets Answer Key
Final Project Answer Key

Lab Portfolio and Final Project Instructions

Midterm Lab Portfolio Checklist - Canvas Upload Due Friday May 9, 2014

Click Here for Final Lab Portfolio Task List (Updated June 5, 2015; corrected to incl. surfer tutorial)
Click Here for Final Lab Portfolio Checklist (Updated June 3, 2016)

Back Up Content Archive

Week 10 Class Materials - MS Excel / Spreadsheet Applications to Geologic Problem Solving (May 31 - June 6, 2021)

A. Week 10 Class Notes and Learning Resources

Class Notes: Introduction to Office 2007

Excel 2007 Tutorial

Excel 2007 Data Table Notes

Example Excel Spreadsheet

Excel 2007 Proficiency Exercise

Video Resources

Video Training: Learning Excel 2016 in 30 Minutes (Youtube, 30 min., Spring 2020)

Video Training: Comprehensive Excel 2016 Training (Youtube, 2 hrs, spring 2020)

B. Week 10 Lab Exercises

Introduction to Data Analysis via Hillslope Morphometry

Data Analysis Tutorial (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

Appalachian Slope Data (MS Excel Spreadsheet)

Intro to Spreadsheets, MS Excel, and Geologic Data Analysis

Intro to Excel Data Set (Excel Spreadsheet)

Application of Excel to a Climate Problem

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)

Application of Excel to an Alluvial Fan Problem

Alluvial Fan Exercise Data (Excel Spreadsheet)

Other Excel Data Sheets

Ternary Diagram Exercise - Swauk Sandstone Pointcount Data (Excel Spreadsheet)

Locations of US Cities (MS Excel *.xls)

Click Here for Excel Lat-Lon Decimal Degree to Deg-Min-Sec Conversion Formula (MS Excel *.xls)

C. Week 10 Assignment Task Inventory and Checklist (Due for Canvas Submission by Monday June 7, 5 PM)

Task 10-1. Week 10 Canvas Forum Participation Activity
Task 10-2. Optional Extra Effort Practice Questions

ES302 Extra Effort Practice Problems