“All other things being equal, the best Geologist is one who has seen the most rocks” – Prof. H. H. Read, Imperial College, London.

Taking cognizance of the fact that Geology fieldwork is fundamental to every Geoscience training, the Department of Geology, Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) recently engaged the 300 and 400 level students on a two (2) weeks Independent Geological Mapping (IGM) exercise.

Addressing the students before their departure to the designated communities, the Acting Head of Geology Department – Dr. Tom Harry, reminded the students that the objective of the Independent fieldwork was to train them on how to make field observations and use them to construct geology maps, cross-sections and stratigraphic columns. He further stated that Geology students are expected to be able to use field observations to interpret the geology history of the field area and integrate it with regional and global Geology.

Dr. Harry further emphasized the importance of being able to use modern tools and methods to investigate the surface and sub-surface, in other to solve environmental problems associated with different areas. He had earlier informed the students that the University expects them to study hard and pass out in flying colours and as such, each and every one of them should endeavor to put in some level of extra effort.

Dr. Harry used the opportunity of the Geology Field trip to express.... (click the link below to continue reading==> https://www.aksu360.com/2019/07/aksu-geology-students-embark-on.html)