Using Steronets in Geology

Alternative title

Sterographic Projections

Synopsis

A CAL module on the underlying principle of the stereographic projection and why it is used in different branches of geology. Uses a step-by-step approach to explain the way stereograms are constructed and the mechanics of plotting different types of data. Deals with the interpretation of stereograpms in crystallography and structural geology, and shows common applications in these areas. For crystallograpy, considers face normals and zones; for structural geology, conventions used to plot linear data, planar data, poles to planar data and pitching lines. Approximately 4 hours of teaching material, intended to complement lectures and tutorials.

Series

UK Earth Science Courseware Comsortium, Tltp Project

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; CD-ROM. PC Windows and Apple Macintosh (separate versions). Computer program. Floppy disk. PC Windows and Apple Macintosh (separate versions).

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £30.00 (floppy disk) 1996 sale: £60.00 (CD-ROM containing all modules)

Notes

Available to UK higher education institutions.

Uses

1st- and 2nd- year undergraduate earth sciences.

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

computer-assisted learning; geology teaching; stereograpic projection; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Distributor

Name

University of Manchester

Email

ukescc@man.ac.uk

Phone

0161-275 3820

Fax

URL: http://info.mcc.ac.uk/geology.html

Address

Department of Earth Sciences
Manchester
M13 9PL

Notes

Contact: Dr W T C Sowerbutts (4/96)