Geology in the Field

Course Number: GES 110
Credits: 2
Offered: First Half of Fall Semester
Instructors: Professor Hansen
Overview:

This course is designed as a “hands-on” alternative to
the traditional introductory survey course. Its goal is to give students direct experience with the ways scientists ask and answer questions about the Earth. Almost all of the class time will be spent in the field where students will be trained to make and record observations, develop hypotheses, and test ideas while studying the materials
and processes that shape the surface of the planet. This course is one possible introduction to the geology major. One weekend field trip required. No prerequisites.
A student may not receive credit for both GEMS 157/GES100 and GES 110.