GEY 285 – GEOLOGICAL MAP INTERPRETATION

COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code: GEY 285
Course Title: Geological Map Interpretation
No. of Units: 3
Course Duration: 1 Semester
Status: Compulsory
Prerequisite:

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
I. Dr. I.A. Oyediran
II. Dr. A.M. Adeleye
III. Dr. Felicia F Ajayi

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course are to:
• Introduce students to the practical recording of geological features on base maps.
• Introduce students to the understanding and reading of topographic maps
• Teach students the Field techniques
• Teach the techniques of geological map interpretation

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to:
• understand the main features of a topographic map
• read, interpret and analyse topographic maps
• Know the main features of geological maps
• Understand rock features and associated structures on geological maps
• Draw topographical profiles
• Draw cross-sections
• Determine the geological history of an area from geological maps

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

This course will be graded as follows:
Assignments 20%
Test(s) 20%
Examination 60%
TOTAL 100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Attendance: All students are expected to attend all lectures and practicals. Attendance will be
taken during these periods.

Academic Integrity: Every student is expected to show high standards of academic integrity.
Infringements of this will be sanctioned in line with the provisions of the Students Handbook.

Assignments and Group Work: Assignments are to be done and submitted on schedule.
Failure to will earn the defaulter zero for that assignment.

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Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Eating and drinking are also
prohibited during lectures.

READING LISTS
I. Fayose, E.A. 2011. Geological Maps and Their Interpretation. Lighthouse Publishers,
Ibadan.
II. Ken McClay The Mapping of Geological Structures. Open University Press,
Western Sussex, London