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    Front Matter

    • TitlePage
    • Introduction
      This page offers resources for online geology learning, highlighting the use of Powerpoint. It provides a Powerpoint file for geological work, a video introduction, and a section on creating geological field maps with a template and instructional video. Additionally, it includes videos on spherical projections, such as setting up the Wulff net, plotting, and calculating angles, all designed to improve students' grasp of geological concepts.
    • InfoPage
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    • Acknowledgements
      This page is a manual for the EAS 233 Geologic Structures course at the University of Alberta, recognizing the contributions of instructors, proofreaders, and teaching assistants. It also acknowledges support from an Open Educational Resources grant and individuals who provided advice for developing the manual's Open Educational Resource version.
    • Table of Contents
    • About this Book
      This page introduces a course on Geological Structures, detailing its learning objectives and foundational concepts. It focuses on describing, constructing, calculating, and interpreting geological formations while underscoring the importance of observation and three-dimensional thinking. Practical lab work supplements theoretical readings, requiring prior knowledge in geology. The page emphasizes academic integrity, advocating for original student work that reflects individual understanding.
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