EARTH 440
Geological Field Methods
In this broad, in-depth field course, students are trained to recognize distinct lithological units and their 3-D relationships. Mapping projects include deformed and faulted sedimentary, regional metamorphic, and igneous complexes. Digital mapping techniques and modern geophysical tools supplement traditional field observations.
Prerequisites & course information
EARTH 305 and 351. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) (6). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Satisfies the Earth and Environmental Sciences concentration Field Experience requirement. Su at Camp Davis, Wyoming. May not be taken pass/fail. Rackham credit requires additional work.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
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Catalogue variants
- Geological Field Methods · 6 · Graduate credit