GEOL G429 - Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains

Six weeks, including five weeks at a geologic field station in Montana. Geologic reconnaissance, measurement of stratigraphic sections, mapping on aerial photographs, construction of structure sections. Regional geomorphology, stratigraphy, and structure through South Dakota, the Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Yellowstone Park, and Glacier Park. Student must apply through Bloomington geology department.

Preparation for Course
P: G222, G323.

Cr. 6-8
Session Indicators
(summer)
Notes
(two summer sessions). If you are majoring in this discipline, you may want to consider the Science and Engineering Research Semester. See information under Arts and Sciences (Part 3).
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.