Interactive Petrographic Instrumentation In Geology

9351748米勒一种具有ccd相机和视频显示以及计算机化图像分析能力的岩相显微镜正在被整合到地质学专业以研究为基础、面向现场的课程中。显微镜在该专业的所有高级课程中都被学生使用，修订后的课程最终会在高级研究项目中整合显微镜的使用。学生们正在接受光学矿物学课程中使用显微镜的培训，在那里它首次被用作演示工具。在本课程结束时，学生将能够实际使用显微镜。随着他们对岩石学技术的熟练掌握，学生们继续在其他高级课程中使用显微镜，包括岩石学课程。高年级学生正在设计冬季野外课程中的岩石学研究问题，并在实地收集适当的样本。当他们回到校园后，他们正在收集数据来回答他们在实地提出的问题。研究结果将包括在他们的高级研究报告、向该部门的口头报告以及在专业会议上的演讲中。

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.