GEO 123 - Go West: An Introduction to Field Geology (1)

A largely field-based course centered in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the canyonlands of southern Utah, or the volcanoes of Hawaii. The fundamentals of geology will be introduced in the classroom and amplified by hands-on learning during a two-week trip west. Students will learn skills necessary for introductory geological mapping and field-based studies and will gain first-hand knowledge about large-scale tectonic features such as volcanoes and mountains, as well as surficial processes, such as river erosion. Course intended for mainly sophomores, possibly juniors. Entails additional costs. Prerequisite: 1 introductory Geology course and permission of instructor.
(Laboratory Science)