Field Courses
| Field education is one of the most important components of the training of any successful Earth scientist. The Department of Geological Sciences has a strong reputation and tradition in field education. For example, students from all over the country enroll in our Summer Field Camp. We offer a number of field courses throughout the year. These courses are designed for majors and non-majors. Below is a list of recent and upcoming field trips and courses.
Regional Field Geology (GEOL 3200) Reconnaissance field study of geology of selected areas in California and adjoining regions. This very popular field trip usually goes to Death Valley and other desert regions in California. It is typically offered during Spring break for the Spring quarter. Field Geology (GEOL 4820) Field laboratory application of techniques of geological mapping; compilation of detailed geological maps and reports. Recommended to be taken at end of junior year. This summer field camp is the capstone of our program. During the Summer 2002 quarter, the field area will be the southwestern area of Montana. Geologic Field Studies in Hawaii (GEOL 4850) Field study of geological features and processes of the Hawaiian Islands. Volcanism, coastal processes, geomorphology. This popular course is limited to approximately 12 students. The feld trip is normally held during September in alternating years with a required seminar series during the Fall quarter following the trip. Geologic Field Studies in Baja California (GEOL 4932) Field laboratory study of Cenozoic volcanic rocks and landforms adjoining the actively spreading Gulf of California. Granitic basement rocks and related unique vegetation.This approximately one-week field course takes place at Bahia de Los Angeles in Baja California. The course is taught every two years. Click here to see pictures from the December 2000 trip. |
 |
|
 |
||
 |
 |
 |