Iowa State Geology Field Camp

Hosted by: Iowa State University

2025-05-27-2025-07-02

https://camp.ge-at.iastate.edu/

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Students enjoying their time together in the field.

Provenance: Aaron Wood, Iowa State
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Description

The Iowa State University Geology Field Camp provides students with experience in performing field analyses related to structure, stratigraphy, sedimentology, metamorphic processes, energy resources, and environmental science. Our initial exercises hone students' basic field skills, helping them prepare for the more career-relevant projects near the end of the course. Study areas include the Bighorn Basin, Wind River Range, and excursions to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

During this course, students will gain experience in:
- Geologic mapping of strata and structure using topographic, orthoimage, and/or 3D printed base maps;
- Detailed logging and interpretation of sedimentary strata exposed in outcrop;
- Designing and implementing drone mapping missions;
- Fundamentals of environmental site assessments;
- Interpretation and correlation of wireline logs to outcrop data;
- Risk assessment of energy resources and underground carbon storage;
- Identification and interpretation of igneous/metamorphic rocks in outcrop;
- Critical observations and evaluation of geologic data;
- Managing of uncertainty/error in field settings; and
- Project management and time management skills.

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Panorama of the Iowa State Geology Field Station showing the student dorm buildings, classroom building, and central courtyard.

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Credits

3-credit option (May 27-June 13) and 6-credit option (May 27-July 2)

Application Deadline

Costs

Tuition - 3-credit option: $1700 ; 6-credit option: $3800
Other course fees - 3-credit option: $1450 ; 6-credit option: $2700

Other Important Information

We offer a 3-credit, 3-week field camp option (May 27 - June 13) for students who need greater flexibility in their summer schedules. Please contact Aaron Wood (awood@iastate.edu) for more information about the 3-credit field camp.

Scholarships are available for non-ISU students.

Contact Info

For more information, contact Aaron Wood (awood@iastate.edu) or Jacqueline Reber (jreber@iastate.edu)