UGA Geology Field School in Canon City, CO

Hosted by: University of Georgia

2027-05-17-2027-06-24

https://geology.uga.edu/canon-city-field-school

Aeolian deposition as a reservoir for petroleum plays

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Learning the stratigraphy of the Moab Area.

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Description

Students measure, describe, and correlate classic Paleozoic and Mesozoic stratigraphic sections in the Cañon City area of central Colorado. These observations are used to construct geologic maps, cross sections, and stratigraphic columns. In addition, there is one major field trip that emphasizes the sedimentological, structural, and tectonic evolution of the Colorado Plateau in eastern Utah and western Colorado.

Credits

6 total credits

Application Deadline

2027-02-01

Costs

Tuition - $3000
Other course fees - $4800

Other Important Information

Sedimentology/Stratigraphy and Structure courses are required prior to taking this course. This course will also focus on sequence stratigraphy and its relation to determining petroleum plays utilizing the Book Cliffs area of Utah, as well as visiting three national parks (Great Sand Dunes, Arches and Colorado National Monument).

Contact Info

For more information, contact Kimberly Howell (kimberly.howell1@uga.edu).