Restless Earth: Introduction to Earth Science of the Rocky Mountains
This introductory Earth science course is taught primarily outdoors in Northwest Wyoming. Students learn from field excursions and class projects about the tectonic history of the northern Rocky Mountains and the evolution of western landscapes. Classroom lectures are complemented by excursions and overnight trips including to Yellowstone National Park.
Prerequisites & course information
(6 in the half-term). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Reduced credit: Students who have completed GEOSCI 117 or EARTH 117 or ENVIRON 117 receive 2 credits; GEOSCI 119 or 120 or EARTH 119 or 120 or ENVIRON 119 or 120, 3 credits; GEOSCI 205 AND 206 or EARTH 205 AND 206 or ENVIRON 206, 3 credits; one of GEOSCI 205 or 206 or EARTH 205 or 206 or ENVIRON 206, 4 credits. Su at Camp Davis, Wyoming. May not be taken pass/fail.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
Catalogue variants
- Restless Earth: Introduction to Earth Science of the Rocky Mountains · Undergraduate credit