Summer Geology Field Course (GEOL-4000)

Hosted by: East Carolina University

2024-05-13 to 2024-06-18

https://geology.ecu.edu/undergraduate-field-course/

Description

The Summer Geology Field Course (GEOL-4000) is a 6-semester hour Geology Field experience administered by the Department of Geological Sciences at East Carolina University. The Course is conducted in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado within a geologic and tectonic setting that includes the Southern Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Plateau, the Rio Grande Rift, the Jemez Caldera, and the San Juan Mountains. The course emphasizes project based learning including: field mapping, stratigraphy and geophysics, and is designed to train students in field oriented problem solving and critical thinking that will prepare them for a professional career in the Geological Sciences. This includes introducing students to complete project life cycles from data collection in the field, to analysis in a digital and GIS based environment and final production of scientific reports.

Credits

6 credit hours

Application Deadline

2024-02-23

Costs

Tuition - 3950
Other course fees - 0

Other Important Information

The initial application deadline (Intent to enroll form on website) is Feb. 23, but the course remains open until filled and final closure does not happen until 1 month before the course starts (April). If you are interested, please contact David Farris (farrisd19@ecu.edu)

Contact Info

For more information, contact David Farris (farrisd19@ecu.edu) or Emily Kancharla (griffinem18@ecu.edu)