Indiana University Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains

Hosted by: Indiana University

2026-06-08-2026-07-21

https://iugfs.indiana.edu/courses/eas-x429/index.html

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students walking in the field

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main classroom at IU field station

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Description

Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains (EAS-X429) is our capstone course designed to prepare students to be successful in a geoscience career and/or geoscience graduate school program. This 6-week, 6-credit course focuses on the integration of geology, geochemistry, and geophysics to solve 4-dimensional geoscience problems. X429 includes both a 1-week thesis style project and a deep-dive into a subdiscipline concentration of your choosing (see our website for more information).

Credits

6

Application Deadline

2026-03-31

Costs

Tuition - $1991.40 (Indiana resident); $3982.80 (non-Indiana resident)
Other course fees - $4450

Other Important Information

We have scholarships!
Scholarships are made available to students once they have applied and been accepted. Scholarships range from $350-2000 and are awarded primarily on the basis of academic achievement.
Complete your application materials early to have the best chance for a scholarship.

Contact Info

For more information, contact Erika Elswick (iugfs@iu.edu).