On December 9, 2024, the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at Tishk International University organized a geological field trip for second-grade students. The excursion took place along the road from Erbil to Shaqlawa, focusing on exposing students to the geological structures along the route.
Hands-On Learning and Geological Exploration
The trip included stops at six significant locations, each showcasing distinct rock formations. It began at the Upper Bakhtiari Formation in Khanzad District and continued through the Lower Bakhtiari, Upper Fars, Lower Fars, Pila Spi, and Gercus Formations, ending with the Kolosh Formation at Sheraswar. Students also studied the Pirmam Anticline and practiced using a geological compass to measure dip and strike.
At each stop, discussions covered the lithology of the formations and structural features such as bedding planes, folds, fractures, and joints. This practical experience offered students a valuable opportunity to understand regional geology and the processes shaping the Earth’s crust.
Keywords: Engineering Education, Geological Study, Field Trip, Practical Learning, Rock Formations
