GEOL 415

Spring 2018 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 16-May 2

Credit: 2 TO 8 hours.

Group field study in a prominent geologic locality; includes in-class meetings, student-led presentation, and field trip; trips run during spring break, winter break, in mid-end May or intercession; dates depend on location.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 2 to 8 undergraduate hours. 2 to 8 graduate hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

GEOL 415 class schedule data for spring 2018
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
40637
Conference
A
4:00PM -5:50PM
M
Natural History Building
Stewart, M
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/18-05/23/18
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
Section Fee:
GEOL 415 Field Trip $100.00 Flat Fee.
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
Field Geology: The Geology fieldtrip to Scotland will run following spring commencement ceremonies. The class explores world-class localities in the west and northwest of Scotland focusing on; (1) Structures in the Moine Thrust Belt associated with the Caledonian Orogeny and formation of Pangaea, (2) Sedimentary relationships in Jurassic rift sequence associated with opening of the North Sea and (3) the Tertiary Igneous Province and associated sediments related to initiation of the Icelandic Plume and opening of the Atlantic Ocean Basin. The trip assumes a background in geology and is intended primarily for upper level geology majors. 4 hrs. Field trip fee required. The field trip fee does not include airfare or other transportation costs and these costs are the responsibility of the student. Prerequisites: At least one 400-level geology course; permission of the instructor, based on an application process, for there is limited space. Priority will be given to students with a strong record of coursework in geoscience and/or a particular need for taking the course in. 4 hrs.
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