Offline Hands-On Workshop:
The Offline Hands-On Workshop is included and only available for registrants of the Key Steps for Taking the Mystery Out of the Subsurface®.
The Offline Hands-On Workshop uses the 5 soil samples with specially-designed handouts and guides to teach staff how to field classify sediments of various classifications. Participants will have the unique ability to practice their classification skills and test themselves with material that is not included directly in the course modules.
Soil Sample Classifications Include with the Workshop Kit:
|
USCS |
USDA |
| 1 |
LEAN CLAY (CL) |
Silt Loam |
| 2 |
LEAN CLAY WITH SAND (CL) |
Clay Loam |
| 3 |
SILT (ML) |
Silt |
| 4 |
WELL GRADED SAND (SW) |
Gravelly Sand |
| 5 |
POORLY GRADED SAND (SP) |
Sand |
Soil sample volumes are about 100 ml (half sample volume of MIDWESTGEO SUPER SOIL KIT)
Five Calibrated Soil Samples With This Online Course
The Workshop is designed as an offline self-taught workshop where staff can either work alone or in a group. It's only available with the course registration.
ADD-ON OPTION 1:
You can sign up for a Personalized Tutorial Hands-On Workshop using the 5 soil samples and handouts with personalized guidance from a workshop leader. Online workshop participants will receive personalized guidance for where they can easily ask questions using a phone and video system to quickly develop observational skills and texturing abilities. Special topics are welcome too.
FREE .... Munsell Soil Color Book from Forestry Suppliers, Inc. with each paid registration
The Personalized Tutorial Hands-On Workshop is only available for registrants of the Key Steps for Taking the Mystery Out of the Subsurface® and has limited availability.
Corporate Option: Private online sessions are available to companies who wish to maintain privacy among project teams and corporate procedures.
Personalized Tutorial Hands-On Workshop dates are as follows:
| Tutorial 1 |
Tutorial 2 |
Tutorial 3 |
Tutorial 4 |
Tutorial 5 |
Tutorial 6 |
Tutorial 7 |
Tutorial 8 |
| Dec 28 |
Dec 28 |
Jan 10 |
Jan 10 |
Jan 11 |
Jan 11 |
Jan 17 |
Jan 17 |
| 10-11am |
3-4pm |
10-11am |
3-4pm |
10-11am |
3-4pm |
10-11am |
3-4pm |
| FULL |
FULL |
1 space
remaining |
1 space
remaining |
FULL |
FULL |
2 spaces
remaining |
2 spaces
remaining |
ADD-ON OPTION 2:
Upgrade your soil samples to the MIDWESTGEO SUPER SOIL KIT. Instead of five 100-ml samples, you receive nine 200-ml samples! Double the sample volume and triple the training value!
Full Description Here
Offline Hands-On Workshop:
| Workshop Fee: |
Free. One Workshop Kit per Online Course Registration. |
| Downloads: |
None.
|
| Workshop Kit: |
Five Soil Samples
Self-Paced Lesson Guide
Quizzes
FIELD GUIDE FOR SOIL AND STRATIGRAPHIC ANALYSIS (1 ct)
USDA SOIL TEXTURING FIELD FLOW CHART (1 ct) |
| Number of Participants: |
You decide. |
| Professional Development Hours: |
None available from Midwest GeoSciences Group or Northern Illinois University. |
ADD-ON OPTION: Personalized Tutorial Hands-On Workshop:
(Subject to Availability)
| Workshop Fee: |
$299 per computer site. |
| Workshop Kit: |
Same as Above, but includes Munsell Soil Color Book from Forestry Suppliers, Inc. |
| Number of Participants: |
Up to three, from a single Computer Site.
License Agreement Here |
| Professional Development Hours: |
Free documentation using the Record of Attendance Form (PDF) included with each registration. |
| Continuing Education Certificates: |
Up to five, from a single Computer Site. $14.95 per person payable to Northern Illinois University. Ordering instructions are provided with Session Slides and using online membership account. |
| Access: |
Online, live and interactive. |
| Duration: |
About 90 minutes. |
| Discounts: |
Subject to Availability. Limited Tutorial Space. |
Advanced registration is not necessary but ensures you receive course materials before the course.
