Visualising Geology in Three Dimensions

Synopsis

A CAL module on visualising in three dimensions. It aims to enable students to take various types of spatial geological data and from them visualise geology in three dimensions; also to introduce and reinforce various basic concepts for interpreting geology. In seven units: Basic concepts; Undeformed rocks in 3-D; Deformed rocks in 3-D; Cross sections; Block diagrams; 3-D geology from 2-D data; Wells and well logs. Approximately 4 hours of teaching material, intended to complement lectures and practicals.

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-year undergraduate earth sciences.

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

computer-assisted learning; geology teaching; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme; three-dimensional images

Credits

Writer

Bill Sowerbutts; Catherine Hunt

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

UK Earth Science Courseware Consortium

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)