• Investigation of geological materials to build practical skills in rock and fossil characterization and identification
• Interpretation of stratigraphic sections to discern temporal relationships in rock sequences
  
• Systematic assessment of spatial relationships of rocks to develop abilities in geological problem solving
• A field trip during the semester will focus on examination of aspects of local geology,  and the relationships between rocks in outcrops

• Preparation through review of lab resource information and objectives
  
• Active involvement and engagement in ech lab exercise, ensuring aims understood and assignments completed, posing questions if unsure about lab principles, tasks, or scope of answers expected
  
• All lab reports must be submitted via Oncourse within one week (i.e. prior to the next lab class), answering all questions. Written labs are not accepted
  
• Attendance at the relevant lab class is required for credit
  
• It may be possible for students to attend a lab section different from their regular time due to extenuating circumstances. However, any and all changes must be requested in writing and approved in advance .
  

• The lab classes will be orchestrated and graded by the class AIs
• Penny Meighen & Katarina Topalov
  
• The points available for individual questions within the lab exercise are given on the worksheet, including points for additional bonus questions.

• The pdf files listed under "Resources" provide critical materials (i.e. background information and worksheet) for each of the labs. These files will be posted under "Resources" on Oncourse (lab class section)
  
• Please note that there are additional handouts (labelled supplements) for some of the labs that are separate from these pdf files
  

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