Wilkes University Geology Field Camp
Hosted by: Wilkes University
2023-06-26-2023-07-29
https://www.wilkes.edu/fieldcamp
Description
The Wilkes University geology field camp is a five week, intensive, project focused international field camp located on the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is open to upper level geoscience students enrolled at any college or university. Newfoundland offers a unique cross section of major crustal segments that comprise the Appalachian mountain belt. The camp is designed for students to develop the field skills necessary to pursue a career as a Geoscientist in industry, consulting or academia. During the field camp, students will develop research strategies, collect field observations and measurements, compile detailed rock descriptions, measure stratigraphic sections and construct geologic maps and cross sections. Methods of data collection will include the application of satellite and aerial imagery, as well as geophysical surveys to supplement traditional field methods.
Credits
4-6
Application Deadline
Costs
Tuition - $2,160-$3,240
Other course fees - $3,140
Other Important Information
The above cost includes tuition, fees, lodging, and food, but not travel expenses to and from Newfoundland. They additionally do not include the cost to obtain a passport or international phone plans/add-ons. Students should carry additional spending money for days off and other personal spending habits, as well as meals for break/exploration days. Some of these costs may be able to be covered by scholarships.
Wilkes University's Geology curriculum accommodates a 4-credit version of the field camp, but we recognize that other institutions require 5- or 6-credit camps. Our 4-credit field camp experience is the equivalent to most 5- or 6-credit camps and meets (if not exceeds) the educational standards reported by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and many state (including Pennsylvania) professional geologist licensure programs. Students enrolling for 4-, 5- or 6-credit hours will complete the same amount of work. Students will only need to pay for the amount of credits that are required for their degree program.