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4. Wyss, M. & Peppoloni, S. (eds.) (2014) Geoethics:
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment : 100% Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences.
Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-127-99935-7
5. Government of Malaysia, (2008) Laws of Malaysia, Act
References:
1. Neese, W.D. (2017) Introduction to Mineralogy. Oxford 689 Geologists Act 2008. Percetakan Nasional Malaysia
Uni. Press, ISBN 9780190618353. Berhad.
2. Pellant, H., (2020) Rocks and Minerals, Princeton 6. US National Academy of Sciences, (2010). Promoting
chemical laboratory safety and security in developing
University Press, ISBN 9780691204062.
3. Deer, W.A. Howie, R.A. & Zussman J. (2013) An countries. National Academies Press, Washington DC
rd
introduction to the Rock Forming Minerals, 3 ed., (e-book)
Mineralogical Society, ISBN 9780903056274
4. Perkins, D. & Henke, K.R. (2003). Minerals in Thin LEVEL 2 COURSES
Section. Prentice Hall, 176 pp. ISBN 978-0131420151
5. Neese, W.D. (2013) Introduction to Optical Mineralogy. SII2002 APPLIED GEOLOGY FIELD COURSE
Oxford Uni. Press, ISBN 9780199846283.
6. Perkins, D. (2013). Mineralogy. Pearson, 568 pp. ISBN Principles and techniques of geological fieldwork and field
978-1292039114 data acquisition. Preparing geological maps using manual
and digital methods. The course involves four weeks of
fieldwork covering general geological mapping, structural
SII1005 FUNDAMENTAL OF FIELD GEOLOGY
geology, sedimentology, and economic geology.
Introduction to geological fieldwork, field equipment and basic
field safety. Field methods and techniques used in geological Assessment Methods: : 100%
Continuous assessment
mapping and data acquisition. Preparation of geological map,
cross-sections, and report.
References:
1. Clarke, S.M., Stimpson, I & Leslie, G, (2020) Advanced
Assessment Methods: Geological Mapping: A Field Guide. Hoboken, ISBN
Continuous assessment : 100%
9781119084587
2. Compton, R.R. (2016) Geology in the Field, Earthspun
References:
1. Clarke, S.M., Stimpson, I & Leslie, G, (2020) Advanced Books, ISBN 978-620-70842-5
Geological Mapping: A Field Guide. Hoboken, ISBN 3. Geikie, A. (2017) Outlines of Field Geology.
9781119084587 Hansebooks, ISBN 978-3-337-31146-9
2. Genge, M.J. (2019) Geological Field Sketches and 4. Lisle, R.J., Brabham, P.J. & Barnes, J.W. (2012) Basic
Illustrations: A Practical Guide, Oxford University Press, Geological Mapping. Fifth Edition, Wiley-Blackwell,
ISBN 978-0-198-83592-9 ISBN: 978-0-470-68634-8
3. Geikie, A. (2017) Outlines of Field Geology. 5. Coe, A.L. (ed.) (2010) Geological Field Techniques.
Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 978-1-444-33062-5
Hansebooks, ISBN 978-3-337-31146-9
4. Lisle, R.J., Brabham, P.J. & Barnes, J.W. (2012) Basic 6. Saiful-Islam, S. (2014) Aerial Photography,
Geological Mapping. Fifth Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, Photogeology, GIS, R.S. and Image Processing.
ISBN: 978-0-470-68634-8 Lambert Academic Publishing. 978-3-659-30987-8
5. Coe, A.L. (ed.) (2010) Geological Field Techniques. SII2003 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 978-1-444-33062-5
6. Compton, R.R. (2016) Geology in the Field, Earthspun
Books, ISBN 978-620-70842-5 Principles of deformation. Morphology and classification of
geological structures. Mechanism of faulting, folding and
related structures. Stereographic projections of geological
SII1006 SAFETY AND GEOLOGY CODE OF PRACTICE
data. Description, interpretation and analysis of geological
structures and structural geology maps.
This course is designed to expose students to the importance
of ethics and safety in the practice of geology. Students will
be introduced to the concept of geoethics, the responsibilities Assessment Methods:
of geologists to the public, and ethics in research and Continuous assessment : 40%
Examination
: 60%
professional practice. This course also covers safety in the
practice of geology including in the field, laboratory and
workplace. References:
1. Fossen, H., (2016). Structural Geology, 2nd Ed.
Cambridge University Press, 463 p.
Assessment Methods: 2. Hobbs, B.E. (2017). Structural Geology: The Mechanics
Continuous assessment : 100%
of Deforming Metamorphic Rocks. Elsevier, 680 p.
3. Ragan, D.M., (2011). Structural Geology: An Introduction
References:
1. Bohle, M. (ed.) (2019) Exploring Geoethics: Ethical to Geometrical Techniques. Cambridge, 632 p.
Implications, Societal Contexts, and Professional 4. Van der Pluijm, B.A. & Marshak, S., (2003). Earth
Structure: An Introduction to Structural Geology and
Obligations of the Geosciences. Springler Nature, ISBN
978-3-030-12009-2. Tectonics, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 495 p.
2. Gunderson, L.C. (ed.) (2017) Scientific Integrity and 5. Rowland, S.M., Duebendorfer, E.M. & Schiefelbein, I.M.,
Ethics with Applications to the Geosciences. Special (2007). Structural Analysis and Synthesis. A Laboratory
Course in Structural Geology. Blackwell Publ., 304 p.
Publication American Geophysical Union, John Wiley 6. Allison, D.T. (2015) Structural Geology Laboratory Manual
and Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-06778-8
3. Anderson, A. et al. (2015) Laboratory and Field Safety (e-book). 4th Ed.
Guidelines, South Dakota School of Mines and
Technology. (e-book)
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