Geology 200H - Geology Field Trip

Students in the course will prepare for and participate in an extended field trip to a region of geological interest. Throughout the semester, students will research the geologic history and processes that characterize the field area. Teams will give weekly presentations on topics selected in consultation with the instructor, drawing on government reports, scientific papers, maps, and field guides. The class will produce a collaborative guidebook to the field area. All students enrolled in the course are required to participate in the field trip. Student groups will serve as peer field instructors at each location visited in the field, based on expertise developed during the semester. In Fall 2026, the course and field trip will focus on the Big Island of Hawaii. One 75 minute class meeting per week, plus one 7-10 day field trip to Hawaii to be scheduled in January 2027.

Prerequisite: GEOL-111. Fall semester. The Department

How to handle overenrollment: Priority given to majors. Students that have not taken a Geology field trip course.. years.

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Students will be expected to collaborate and participate in field work, give oral presentations and will also be expected to write geology text and produce scientific figures.