Learning on ScreenVisualising 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
Distributor
- Name
University of Manchester
- 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)
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