Emphasis will be placed on the identification and classification of fossils, as well as their morphology, mode of life, habitat, and paleoecology. Geology 310 is writing intensive , thus several in-class writing assignments and two assigned papers will be completed and evaluated both on content and writing. One or two field trips will augment the course. This course provides practical experience examining a wide variety of lithologies, landforms and geologic relations, such as unconformities, erosional surfaces, faults and folds in natural settings. Problem-solving exercises emphasize basic principles of geologic science.
Students keep a daily field notebook during the trip and present a final report.
Students pay for their own food. Transportation, camping fees and tents are provided. Enrollment priority given to Geology majors, for whom the course exercises are designed. Open to Geology minors as space permits. Requires a 4-5 day absence from campus.