eology/Geography 420
Glacial Geology Labs
Spring 2003
Instructor: Benjamin Laabs
This page will contain links to the laboratory exercises to be done throughout the semester. Labs will be available just prior to the scheduled time for laboratory sessions; Wednesday, 1:20 – 3:15 and 3:30 – 5:25. Note: you need Acrobat Reader to read labs (pdf format) from this site.
The materials for this lab (including a hard copy of the exercise) are on reserve in the Geology Library. If you have any questions regarding the techniques involved in using topographic maps and/or air photos (mainly using stereo glasses), please contact Ben.
The reading assignment for this lab is on reserve in the Geology Library.
The floppy disks containing the ice sheet game are on reserve in the Geology Library. Remember to run the game from a floppy disk in DOS or the Command Prompt in windows.
The files for the ice sheet game can be downloaded here: zipped_game.zip (right click on the link and select “Save Link As” or “Save Target As” to download the file to a disk or hard drive). You need winzip software to open this file. Once you have unzipped the file, transfer all of the files to a floppy disk. Then, follow the instructions to run the game in DOS or the Command Prompt.
Lab_03 Susitna glacier sketch map
The materials for this lab are on reserve in the Geology Library.
Lab_04 Red Hill map Rose diagram
Due 2/19. The maps for this lab are on reserve in the Geology Library.
Due 2/26. The figures for this lab are on reserve in the Geology Library (cannot be posted on web). Rose diagrams can be downloaded above.
