Weekly topical lectures by faculty, graduate students and invited speakers. May be repeated for a total of two credit hours. Each topic is a course under the direction of a faculty member with the content depending on the interests of the students and faculty involved. All areas of geology included. Departmental permission required prior to registration.
Topics vary widely, with several different offerings each semester.
Completion of Geology supporting course sequence highly recommended. May be repeated for credit, up to 9 hours maximum. Students will complete an independent research project under supervision of a faculty member, and present results in a senior thesis and a public presentation. Mapping and outcrop description techniques are emphasized. Destination of trip varies.