Many techniques are demonstrated by professional biologists from state and federal agencies. All courses are taught in the field. Tents and cooking gear are provided, but students are required to provide their own sleeping bags, pads, and personal gear. Also listed as GEOL 377. Emphasis is on recording field observations, keeping a field journal, plant and animal identification, field study techniques, and performing investigations chosen and developed by student participants.
Students purchase their own tickets for air-travel and share expenses for van rental.