Introductory Field School

3 credits · Undergraduate

This class provides concentrated experiential learning in geological field techniques. Foundational field skills include rock and mineral identification, field notes and sketching, the safe and proper use of field equipment, basic geological map making and report writing. A wide variety of rock types are examined using traverses, viewing cliff sections and outcrops. CALENDAR NOTES: Daily field work 12 to 14 continuous days. Daily field trips based out of Halifax. PREREQUISITES: ERTH 2110.03 RESTRICTIONS: Course open only to Earth Sciences majors EXCLUSIONS: ERTH 3001 FORMATS: Experiential Learning | Other (explain in comments)