Fall continuation at Cornell will include several lectures on the geologic evolution of southern South America and preparation of a report on the field region using field work, notes on regional geology, library resources, and computer-based satellite imagery at Cornell. The report will include an amplification of some aspect of the field data that the student finds particularly interesting. Limited to 14 American students. Spanish is useful, but not required. Lectures given in both Spanish and English.
All Argentine instructors are fluent in English as are most students.
Language restrictions considered in assigning groups when joint efforts are required. Covers cost of course materials, hotels, camping fees, transportation and most meals in Argentina. Students pay their own round-trip airfare from US to Buenos Aires, Argentina and miscellaneous expenses. Course officially starts in Buenos Aires. Contact S. M. Kay for travel information.