Abstract
Although the ability to use a geologic compass is an important skill for geologists and can be a useful and stimulating skill for any student, most introductory geology courses do not include any work on the use of the compass. This is unfortunate since compass work, introduced early, can help improve the quantitative skills of all students by giving them hands-on experience at solving practical problems. The equipment needed is readily available at relatively low cost and a variety of compass-based exercises can be designed to strengthen student skills. Worthwhile exercises include the following topics: quadrant and azimuth notation, magnetic declination, compass-traverse closure, elevation measurement, distance between two landmarks, and strike and dip.
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