Intro to Field Geology and Geologic Field Camp

Hosted by: Santa Barbara City College

2026-06-29-2026-08-09

https://www.sbcc.edu/earthscience/courses/erth-137-138.php

students preparing for mapping the Poleta Folds

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Description

Two three-week sections (ERTH137 & ERTH138). ERTH137 introduces the student to the tools and techniques for geologic mapping in the field. ERTH138 is an intensive geologic mapping course at a field camp near Mt. Abel at an elevation of 6200 feet, in the Cuyama Badlands and the Ridge Basin near Gorman, CA.

Credits

Each section is 4.5 credit hours with a combined 9 credit hours for both courses.

Application Deadline

Costs

Tuition - CA residents, the enrollment fee is $46/unit; for non CA residents, the enrollment fee is $383/unit
Other course fees - ERTH 137 – The costs for food and transportation is $129 plus enrollment fees for 4.5 units*; scholarship help is available. Additional costs for the Field Geology text (optional), colored pencils, pens, field workbooks, calculator, and field boots. ERTH 138 - The cost for food and transportation is $324 plus enrollment fees for 4.5 units*; scholarship help is available.

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Contact Info

For more information, contact Bill DInklage (wsdinklage@sbcc.edu).