{"id":8495,"date":"2025-12-23T19:38:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T19:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.tiu.edu.iq\/petromining\/?p=8495"},"modified":"2026-01-18T04:27:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T04:27:14","slug":"geological-field-trip-for-second-year-pame-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineering.tiu.edu.iq\/petromining\/geological-field-trip-for-second-year-pame-students\/","title":{"rendered":"PAME Department Conducts Geological Field Trip Along Erbil-Shaqlawa Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3>Practical Geological Education Initiative<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">On\u00a0<strong>December 23, 2025<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering<\/strong>\u00a0at Tishk International University organized a comprehensive\u00a0<strong>geological field trip<\/strong>\u00a0for second-year students along the\u00a0<strong>Erbil\u2013Shaqlawa road<\/strong>. This practical excursion aimed to enhance students&#8217; understanding of\u00a0<strong>regional geology and geological structures<\/strong>\u00a0through direct observation and hands-on experience in the field.<\/p>\n<h3>Structured Geological Formation Observation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The field trip followed a carefully planned route with\u00a0<strong>five main stops<\/strong>, each representing distinct and significant geological formations within the region:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Formation Sequence Studied:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Upper Bakhtiari Formation<\/strong>\u00a0in the Khanzad District (starting point)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Lower Bakhtiari Formation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Upper Fars Formation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Lower Fars Formation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Pila Spi Formation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Gercus Formation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Shiranish Formation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Bekhme Formation<\/strong>\u00a0near Shaqlawa town (concluding point)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Field Skills Development and Structural Analysis<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">During the excursion, students engaged in practical geological skill development and structural observation:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Key Practical Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Close examination<\/strong>\u00a0of the\u00a0<strong>Pirmam Anticline<\/strong>\u00a0structure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Geological compass practice<\/strong>\u00a0for measuring\u00a0<strong>dip and strike<\/strong>\u00a0of rock layers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Hands-on field skill development<\/strong>\u00a0essential for geological mapping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Direct observation<\/strong>\u00a0of structural relationships between formations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Detailed Geological Discussions<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">At each designated stop, detailed discussions were conducted focusing on specific geological characteristics:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Discussion Focus Areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Lithology analysis<\/strong>\u00a0of exposed rock units<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Bedding plane identification<\/strong>\u00a0and interpretation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Fold structure examination<\/strong>\u00a0and classification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Fracture and joint system analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Formation boundary recognition<\/strong>\u00a0and significance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Sedimentary feature observation<\/strong>\u00a0relevant to depositional environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Educational Outcomes and Program Reinforcement<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">This field trip provided students with\u00a0<strong>valuable practical learning experiences<\/strong>\u00a0that significantly contributed to their geological education:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Key Learning Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Strengthened understanding<\/strong>\u00a0of geological formations in their regional context<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Enhanced comprehension<\/strong>\u00a0of structural geology principles through direct observation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Field investigation technique development<\/strong>\u00a0applicable to petroleum and mining engineering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Reinforcement of fieldwork importance<\/strong>\u00a0within geoscience education<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Connection establishment<\/strong>\u00a0between classroom theory and real-world geological features<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Professional skill building<\/strong>\u00a0for future geological and engineering fieldwork<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">This experiential learning opportunity successfully complemented theoretical coursework by providing tangible exposure to the geological realities that petroleum and mining engineers must understand for effective resource exploration, development, and management.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Keywords:<\/strong>\u00a0Geological Field Trip, Petroleum Engineering, Structural Geology, Field Skills, Erbil-Shaqlawa Geology, Formation Analysis, Practical Learning, Mining Engineering Education<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-slider-sc\"><div class=\"fusion-flexslider-loading flexslider flexslider-hover-type-none\" data-slideshow_autoplay=\"1\" data-slideshow_smooth_height=\"0\" data-slideshow_speed=\"7000\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:100%;\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li class=\"image\"><span class=\"fusion-image-hover-element hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/engineering.tiu.edu.iq\/petromining\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, PAME, Tishk International University, TIU, Geological Field Trip, Erbil\u2013Shaqlawa Road, Regional Geology, Rock Formations, 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