Soil Stratigraphy for Trench Logging

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Introduction: Purpose, Instructor, Outline
- Introduction: Course purpose and instructor background
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- Course Outline
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Free Prerequistic Downloads
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Quiz on Assigned Text
- Quiz on the Assigned Text: Birkeland et al. (1991) Soils as a Tool for Applied Quaternary Geology
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Lecture No. 1
- Lecture No. 1 "Soil Science Theory: CTPOT, the factors of soil formation"
- Lecture #1 Summary #1
- Quiz on Lecture No. 1
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Lecture No. 2
- Lecture No. 2 "The ABC’s of Soils: Recognizing soil horizons and soil features"
- Lecture #2 Summary
- Quiz on Lecture No. 2
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Lecture No. 3
- Lecture No. 3 "Preparing excellent trench logs"
- Lecture #3 Summary
- Quiz on Lecture No. 3
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Lecture No. 4
- Lecture No. 4 "Bookkeeping for the Ages"
- Lecture No. 4 Summary
- Quiz on Lecture No. 4
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Lecture No. 5
- Lecture No. 5 "Laboratory Methods for Pedochronology"
- Lecture #5 Summary
- Quiz on Lecture No. 5
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Lecture No. 6
- Lecture No. 6 "Soil Tectonics"
- Quiz on Lecture No. 6
- Summary of "Soil Stratigraphy for Trench Logging" Course: 12 Major Points
- Final Comments
- FINAL EXAM
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Course Conclusion
- Example Pedochronology Report Prepared as an Appendix to a Seismic Hazard Report
- Your Previous Experience with Soils
- Sign Up for Possible Field Course
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AEG Donation (optional)
- Donate to Help Other Students Learn Environmental and Engineering Geology (and get a cool bumper sticker)

From the Principal Engineering Geologist at Great Basin Geoscience

Eric Hubbard, CEG

“I took this short course at the AEG national meeting, and it was real eye-opener. Glenn is an excellent teacher.”

From the AEG-SF Past-Chair

Morley Beckman, PE

“A hearty thank you to Dr. Glenn Borchardt for teaching his Soil Stratigraphy for Trench Logging short course. I have received many positive reports from his students – it sounds like everyone had a great time and learned a lot!”

From a geology student on one of my field trips

Elaine Farrell

"My classmates Anne, Akkana and I thought you were the best part of the entire field trip today. We can tell you love to teach, well, we love to learn."

A Great Short Course on Soils for Age Dating Surficial Deposits in Geology, Archeology, and Environmental and Agricultural Disciplines

Michael J. Dwyer, PG, CEG (California)

"This course is unusually comprehensive with numerous excellent soil horizon photos with their associated and detailed graphic logs. Nomenclature, soil forming processes, age interpretations and tectonic features are carefully described in photos by Dr. Borchardt. The breadth of course content points out it should be of as much interest to the archaeology community as to the those practicing soil tectonics. Applications in landslide characterization/mitigation are numerous. Other useful applications could include those practicing in agriculture and in environmental review/ compliance."

Excellent Overview

Kevin McCoy, Ph.D., Online Student, Geological Engineer, BGC ENGINEERING INC., Golden, CO

This course provided an excellent overview of basic soil science concepts and application to geohazard problems. While the synthesis focuses on surface fault rupture hazards, I think the material would easily be applied to other geohazards and I would recommend it to anyone looking to expand their applied geology toolbox.

Thorough presentation and lots of excellent examples of soils found within fault trenches

Janis Hernandez, Online Student, California Geological Survey

“Glenn's course dives into the various aspects of soil development, characterization and recognition. I highly recommend this course for those involved in surficial geologic mapping and fault evaluations! Thank you for putting this together in an on-line course!” Rated 5 out of 5