University of Arizona Geology Field School (Geos 414)

Hosted by: University of Arizona

2025-06-05-2025-07-08

https://www.geo.arizona.edu/fieldcamp

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what will I learn? where will I go?

Provenance: This brochure was made in collaboration with our web designer and course instructors (Peter DeCelles, Barbara Carrapa and Paul Kapp)
Reuse: This material can appear on other sites as long as credit is given to the Department of Geosciences, U of A

Description

This 5-week, 6-credit immersive field course is offered each summer to Geosciences students from the University of Arizona and other universities. Students study a broad range of rock types in various tectonic and geomorphological settings in order to learn the geological and tectonic history of the western North America Cordillera. Students will gain skills in mapping, sedimentology and stratigraphy, petrology-mineralogy and geomorphology and large-scale tectonic synthesis. The course serves juniors, seniors, and graduate students who need to complete a 6-unit Field Experience for degree requirements.

Credits

6 credits

Application Deadline

Costs

Tuition - 3006
Other course fees - 2370

Other Important Information

Field camp benefits students in a multitude of ways. From hands on experience and problem solving in real time to learning data collection and more, field camp is one of the best opportunities for career preparation.

Contact Info

For more information, contact Peter DeCelles (decelles@arizona.edu) or bcarrapa@arizona.edu (pkapp@arizona.edu).