Initial Publication Date: February 7, 2026

ESCI 491: Geoscience Field Issues - Geologic and Environmental ​History of the Big Bend​ Region

Hosted by: University of Northern Colorado

2026-05-11-2026-02-22

Description

Dates: 11-22 May 2026

Credits: 2 credit hours with option for third.

This course will examine the geologic and environmental history of the Big Bend region and the Rio Grande River. We will practice our observation-making and critical thinking skills across the disciplines of Geology, Environmental Science, and History. We encourage students from broad disciplines to join us and share in knowledge and diverse perspectives as we learn together! The course route will take us across the desert West, exploring rugged beautiful landscapes including Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns, and White Sands.

All students need the consent of the instructors to enroll.​
Course fee includes transportation from Greeley, Colorado, camping, food, and entry fees​

 

Credits

Minimum 2 credits; can do third credit if you desire

Application Deadline

2026-03-15

Costs

Tuition - variable - $1,031.70 resident undergraduate; $2,282.70 nonresident undergraduate/international undergraduate; $1,502.70 Western Undergraduate Exchange; this is for 2 credits
Other course fees - 300

Other Important Information

 

Contact Info

For more information, contact Sharon Bywater-Reyes (sharon.bywaterreyes@unco.edu) or Timothy Grover (timothy.grover@unco.edu)