A field trip from April 17 to 22 is required. Geol 150 and concurrent enrollment in Geol 210 or permission of the instructor. Math placement 22 or above required. 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.