University of Wyoming, Geology Field Camp 

Supporting agencies:  University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences and the Wyoming Geological Survey
Corporate Sponsors:  Brunton Company, Estwing Manufacturing

Course Number: GE 4717
6 Credit Hours
Early Summer Session

 Reviews field observation of geologic phenomena, methods of geologic mapping and interpretation of data collected.  Course consists mainly of field trips and projects.  Please see Course Description.

Alumni Field Experience

Field Course in Geology Course Description

Dates: May 20-July 30, 2008 (six weeks). Follow this link to the schedule

Cost:  Tuition for summer 2008 will be approximately $600 ($100/credit hour), the course fee will be about $1800, and additional university fees will apply (about $300). The fee covers transportation during field camp (not airfare to Denver), course supplies, some instructional costs, meals and lodging while away from Laramie. While in Laramie or working from Laramie, meals (including lunch) and lodging are not covered.

    Note:  The University of Wyoming offers this course to both residents and non-residents at resident tuition rates.

Recommended Texts (not required):
Geology in the Field, by Robert R. Compton
Dictionary of Geological Terms, by Robert L. Bates and Julia A. Jackson, eds.
 


Prerequisites:

Stratigraphy and sedimentation, structural geology required.
Mineralogy, igneous petrology recommended. 

Application Deadline:  

Sorry, the course is full for 2008.

Contact or send applications to:

Dr. Erin Campbell-Stone 
Department of Geology and Geophysics 
University of Wyoming, Dept. 3006
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY  82071 

Phone:  (307) 766-2053 
Fax:  (307) 766-6679 
E-mail:  erincs@uwyo.edu

Further Information:

To Apply:

Students from outside UWyo are asked to send (or e-mail to Dr. Campbell-Stone) a completed application form and provide contacts for recommendations.  UWyo students are asked to sign up at the office of the department academic coordinator.

Non UW applicants will be accepted on the basis of academic excellence and potential for professional development as indicated by their application and letters. Applicants are encouraged to include a paragraph detailing particular qualifications and interests. Early applications are encouraged due to limitations on the number of students to be accepted. Applications are normally processed within three weeks. Applicants notified of acceptance must submit a non refundable pre-payment of $100 to hold a seat in the class. Course enrollment will be limited to approximately 30 students in order to maintain a favorable student-to-staff ratio (approximately 7:1).

Financial Aid:

In order to receive financial aid from UW, students must be enrolled as degree-seeking students at the University of Wyoming.  It is possible to enroll as a degree-seeking student for the summer, but the process takes several months and is not very reliable.  Students are encouraged to START EARLY (January) in their search for financial aid.  Other sources may include: NAGT, the National Association of Geology Teachers, which annually awards scholarships to students who are attending a recognized field course.  Information and application forms can be found at the NAGT website.

Field Course Application forms here:( Web Page, Word Document)

Email or send to:
Dr. Erin Campbell-Stone
University of Wyoming
Dept. 3006
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY  82071
erincs@uwyo.edu

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