A view of the John Day Formation, with a portion of the Columbia River Basalts in the background; part of the area of study for the OSU Summer Field Camp	Former students at field camp

Training includes geologic mapping on topographic maps and aerial photographs, preparation of cross-sections, description and measurement of a sedimentary section, short reports, a final report, and regional field trips in the Blue Mountains and Cascade Range. In the final project, student groups work independently, and compile a drafted geologic map.

The camp is located on the north flank of the Ochoco Mountains, 50 miles northeast of the Bend-Redmond area. The Ochoco Mountains expose Permian metamorphic rocks, Cretaceous marine sediments, and Tertiary volcanic rocks of the Clarno and John Day formations and the Columbia River basalts. Folds, faults, and unconformities are well exposed in the semi-arid terrain of moderate relief. Central Oregon's varied landscape offers a breadth of geology, scenery, and recreation sites.

The 2008 camp will be taught by Shan de Silva and John Dilles (OSU) and Jeff Lee (CWU), with teaching assistants from Oregon State University and Central Washington University . A ratio of approximately 6 to 8 students per instructor ensures adequate personal instruction.

For course application forms and additional information, write to the Director, Summer Field Geology Program, Department of Geosciences, Oregon State University , Corvallis , Oregon 97331-5506 . Application materials are also available on-line (http://www.geo.oregonstate.edu/classes/fcamp/appinfo.htm) and can be e-mailed to the camp director (dillesj@geo.oregonstate.edu). The application deadline is April 1, 2008; applications received before March 3 will be considered for partial merit scholarships, as available.