Interactive Petrographic Instrumentation In Geology

9351748米勒 一个配有CCD摄像机和视频显示器的岩相显微镜，以及计算机化的图像分析能力，正在被纳入地质学专业以研究为基础、面向实地的课程。 该显微镜正在使用的学生在整个主要的高级课程，并修订课程高潮在高级研究项目，集成显微镜的使用。 学生们正在接受培训，以使用光学矿物学显微镜，在那里它是第一次被用作演示工具。 在本课程结束时，学生能够动手使用显微镜。 随着他们熟练掌握岩相学技术，学生们继续在其他高级课程中使用显微镜，包括岩相学课程。 高年级学生在冬季野外课程中设计岩相学研究问题，并在野外收集适当的样品套。 回到校园后，他们正在收集数据，以回答他们在该领域提出的问题。 研究结果被纳入他们的高级研究报告，口头报告部门，并在专业会议上的谈话。

9351748 Miller A petrographic microscope with a CCD camera and video display, and computerized image analysis capability, is being integrated into the research-based, field-oriented curriculum for geology majors. The microscope is being used by students throughout upper level courses in the major, and a revised curriculum culminates in senior research projects that integrate microscope use. The students are being trained to use the microscope in Optical Mineralogy, where it is first being used as a demonstration tool. By the end of this course, students are competent in hands-on use of the microscope. As they become proficient with petrographic techniques, students are continuing to use the microscope in other upper level courses, including petrography classes. Seniors are designing petrographic research problems during their winter field course, and collecting appropriate sample suites in the field. Upon their return to campus, they are gathering data to answer the problems they are posing in the field. The results are being included in their Senior Research Reports, oral presentations to the department, and talks at professional meetings.