Portable Computer Equipment for Undergraduate Geology Field Students

地质学家在学术和工业应用的各个阶段都在使用个人计算机。本科生必须接触到许多面向计算机的应用程序，才能以更专业、更高效、压力更小的方式平稳过渡到研究生院或工作场所。在地质野外训练营使用便携式计算机设备是一种理想的教育机会，这是一门在独特环境中(全职工作与实际问题一起工作)的必修课。正在启动以下应用：地层分析、使用立体网的结构分析、计算机生成的等高线图(使用和陷阱)、地质图和剖面图的编制、图形说明和地质报告的编写。此外，硬件的便携特性允许在今年剩余时间内在矿物学、岩石学、经济学、结构学、水文学和地球物理实验室使用这种设备。这使学生无需离开实验室和教师即可解决地质问题，以便前往计算机集群位置。总体而言，增强不仅允许更快和更专业的产品，最重要的是，旧的练习被更新到现代地质学和地质分析的新水平。

Geologists are using personal computers in all phases of work in both academic and industrial applications. It is imperative that undergraduate students be exposed to many computer-oriented applications in order to have a smooth transition to graduate school or the work place in a more professional, efficient, and less stressful manner. The use of portable computer equipment in geology field camp, a required undergraduate course in an unique environment (full time work with real problems), is an ideal educational opportunity. The following applications are being initiated: stratigraphic analysis, structural analysis using stereo nets, computer-generated contour maps (use and pitfalls), geological map and cross section preparation, and graphical illustrations and geological report writing. In addition, the portable nature of the hardware allows use of this equipment in mineralogy, petrology, economic, structure, hydrology, and geophysics labs during the rest of the year. This allows students to solve geological problems without leaving the lab and the instructor in order to go to computer cluster locations. Overall, the enhancement not only allows for quicker and more professional products, but most importantly, old exercises are updated to a new level of modern geology and geological analysis.