Geosciences 302 - Field Studies of the Desert Southwest

Field Studies/Desert Southwest

Spring
2026
01
5.00
Sara B. Pruss

M W 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Smith College
GEO-302-01-202603
Sabin-Reed 106
spruss@smith.edu
This field-oriented course examines the diverse stratigraphic record of mass extinction and Snowball Earth as well as structural complexities preserved in Death Valley and adjacent areas. A required week-long field trip takes place in January followed by a semester-long course in the spring semester. Field analyses include measuring stratigraphic sections and field mapping. Prerequisites: GEO 231 or GEO 232 or GEO 241. Enrollment limited to 10. Instructor permission required.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.

Must take Laboratory, Lecture

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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