T252 Beyond the Road-Cut: Virtual, Local, and Nontraditional Field Teaching and Learning Experiences (Posters)

Wednesday, 7 November 2018
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Halls J-K

SEA CLIFF AND CAVE MAPPING: A FUN AND INTERACTIVE WAY TO ADVANCE STUDENT KNOWLEDGE IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND MAPPING TECHNIQUES

Paper number: T252-8
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Authors

Abstract

In the world of science, exploration and investigation are key factors in the progression of technology and understanding. Giving undergraduate students the skills and experiences to explore, investigate, and analyze geographic data enables them to expand on spatial knowledge, and it gives them the tools to become future scientific leaders. When new geographical features are discovered, there needs to be a way to visualize the feature in a geographically relevant format. Using proven mapping techniques and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, scientists can find weather patterns, native life tendencies, and changes in sea levels. Using these data scientists can assess physical and archaeological phenomenon to find historical significances. These data can also give students a better understanding of the ever changing landscape. Geographic mapping of physical features such as sea cliffs and caves is an exciting hands-on opportunity for students to learn both mapping techniques and GIS software. Students can benefit as young scientists by learning how to use cave mapping tools such as Distos and compasses. These experiences transfer to geospatial skills that are beneficial in a variety of scientific fields.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 50, No. 6

doi: 10.1130/abs/2018AM-324185

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