Geology Field Program

Field Geology Courses for Undergraduates

78th Annual Program, Summer, 2012

GEO 295 - Introduction to Field Geology (3 credits, 2 weeks)

Location and Facilities: Owens Valley near Bishop in Eastern California

Accommodations: Owens Valley Lab, White Mountain Research Station, 3000 E. Line Street, Bishop, CA 93514

Dates of Camp: Monday, September 10, 2012 to Friday, September 21, 2012

Course Prerequisites: OSU GEO 201 (Physical Geology) and OSU GEO 202 (Earth Systems Science)

Transportation: OSU Motor Pool Van. No private vehicles.

Gear: Field geology gear, sleeping bag and boots required (complete list). Fee covers some supplies.

Cost: Program Fee = ~$700 plus fall tuition

For More Information: Contact Andrew Meigs, meigsa@geo.oregonstate.edu, 541-737-1214

GEO 495 - Advanced Field Geology (6 credits, 4 weeks)

Location, Facilities and Rules: Mitchell, Wheeler County, Central Oregon

Dates of Camp: June 18, 2012 to July 14, 2012

Course Prerequisites:

Transportation: OSU Motor Pool Van

Lodging: Mitchell Field Station, Mitchell, Oregon

Food: Meals are provided

Gear: Field geology gear, sleeping bag and boots required. Fee covers some supplies.

Cost: Program Fee = $975 plus tuition* (~$1,404) = ~$2,379 total estimated cost. (*Estimated summer term tuition)

Application and $100 Deposit Deadline: March 1, 2012

For More Information: Contact Shan de Silva, desilvas@geo.oregonstate.edu, 541-737-1212

Reading Material on Regional Geology: Field Camp Library